Senior Site Architect

About the role

The Senior Site Architect co‑leads the DSA Site Supervision team, working alongside the Project Lead Architect to ensure that construction contracts, quality standards and project objectives are met. The role oversees site supervision, design coordination, QA/QC processes and stakeholder communication to deliver successful hospitality projects in the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise architects, inspectors, document controllers and support staff on site.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, FIDIC provisions, DSA procedures and quality standards.
• Coordinate activities with clients, contractors, consultants and local authorities.
• Review and manage RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and inspection requests.
• Oversee QA/QC processes, site inspections, testing, mock‑ups and contractor performance.
• Issue and track Site Observations, Non‑Conformance Notices and Site Instructions.
• Maintain project records, drawings, specifications, correspondences, registers and progress reports.
• Chair and attend technical, QA/QC, progress and close‑out meetings.
• Monitor site safety, housekeeping and compliance with approved construction methodologies.
• Review contractor programmes, payment applications, progress reports and value‑engineering proposals.
• Support change management, design coordination, authority approvals and project close‑out activities.
• Manage snagging, testing & commissioning, as‑built documentation and handover processes.

Required profile

• Engineering or Architectural diploma or equivalent degree/certification.
• 10‑15 years of site experience, preferably in Middle‑East hospitality projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork under pressure, attention to detail and pragmatic planning.

Required skills

• Proficiency with FIDIC contract implementation.
• Experience using Aconex, Bluebeam, Acrobat, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Snagging tools (Field, SNAGR, 4P or similar).
• Revit experience is advantageous.