Contract: Interior Designer / Qatar

TAX FREE Contractual Job Opportunity for an experienced Interior Designer to be based in Qatar has just been made available by an industry leader. 
                                        
Purpose of the Job:
 

• To provide a design service in compliance with various design briefs and applicable codes and standards to support the Head Designer and Lead / Senior Project Engineers. 
• To review Consultants and Contractors submittals when required by the Head Designer and/or Senior Project Engineers. 
• To coordinate tendering process for performance- based FF&E and signage packages with Materials Department when required by Head Designer and/or Senior Project Engineers. 
• Generally works on more than one project at a time.

 
Principal Accountabilities

• Review and comment on Consultant's/Contractor's concept / design / working drawings, specifications and submittals to ensure compliance with company standards and project briefs, conforming with the following:
• Review design brief with Senior Project Engineers and where necessary seek further clarification before proceeding with
• Ensure designs accommodate the space
• Working with other Discipline Engineers assigned to the project, ensure compatibility between interior systems / FF&E systems and architectural systems, structural systems and building services
• Ensure interior designs, finishes and FF&E selections are feasible, practical, and appropriate to the project, meet the end-user needs and are cost
• Recommend changes as
• Identify problem areas and suggest
• Demonstrate initiative in design solutions and work with due care and
• Act responsibly in carrying out instructions from Lead Project Engineers, Head Designer and Senior Project Engineers     
• Maintain confidentiality at all times with respect to COMPANY activities and
• Coordinate FF&E / Signage tender packages including the development of performance­ based specifications that comply with all relevant sourcing policies and the completion of the technical evaluation of bids. Work with  Materials Department to  ensure  timely execution of  FF&E  /  Signage tender  packages  and  FF&E /  Signage  supply  and installat
• Achieve familiarization with the EDS - Special Projects Archive and Architectural, Interior, Civil, Structural and Building Services record drawings and retrieve there from when directed by the Head Designer/ Lead Discipline and Lead Project Engineers/ Senior Project Engineers.
• When required coordinate with Senior Designers (Architectural/Civil) to arrange for update to drawings to meet the requirements of the Design brief.
• Assist in the updating of a register of materials standards, specifications and standard details.
• Estimate and report to Head Designer and/or Senior Project Engineers on the man-hour requirement to meet each task in good time to enable all work to be programmed.
• Carry out checks on existing Architectural, Interior Design and FF&E drawings to ensure they are correct and no discrepancies exist and notify Head Designer and/or Senior Project Engineers accordingly, seeking and acting on guidance on appropriate action there from.
• Organize directly with Head Designer for supply and maintenance of all hardware and material supplies necessary to meet the requirement of this job description.

 
 
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• BSC/ SA or equivalent in Interior Design, Civil or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years broad experience in building projects, and ability to identify and formulate practical solutions to the spectrum of architectural and interior design issues.
• Experience in both design and construction works, prepare scope of works and specification writing, with knowledge in reviewing and recommending a large range of building materials, is essential.
• Carries out his duties in accordance with accepted Engineering practices keeping his supervisor(s) informed on routine matters.