Location: Riyad
Architecture offers an inspiring and innovative career for those with the right technical and creative aptitude
As an architect you’ll design new buildings or extensions or alterations to existing structures, and advise on the restoration and conservation of old properties. You may work on individual buildings or on large redevelopment schemes, and your responsibility can extend to the design of the surrounding landscape and spaces.
Working closely with clients and users, you’ll make sure that projected designs match requirements and are functional, safe and economical. You’ll usually control a project from start to finish and work with a number of construction professionals, including surveyors and engineers.
Responsibilities
As an architect, you’ll need to:
discuss the ideas, objectives, requirements and budget of a project and in some cases help to select a site
consult with other professionals about design
assess the needs of the building and its users, advising the client on the practicality of their project
prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the client
assess the impact on the local environment
keep within financial budgets and deadlines
produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications
specify the nature and quality of materials required
prepare tender applications and presentations
negotiate with contractors and other professionals
prepare applications for planning and building control departments
draw up tender documents for contracts
project-manage and help to coordinate the work of contractors
control a project from start to finish
carry out regular site visits to check on progress and ensure that the project is running on time and to budget
resolve problems and issues that arise during construction
ensure that the environmental impact of the project is managed.
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