Sr. Material Engineer (Site) Job Details

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Sr. Material Engineer (Site)

Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait

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About the job

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East which provides architecture, engineering, and planning services. We assist national governments, international organisations, and private sector companies in delivering successful and local solutions with global expertise. Founded in 1968 in Kuwait City, we build on our fifty-five-year legacy by continuing to contribute positively and ethically to the development and shaping of our societies. As one of the region’s largest privately owned design and engineering consultancies, we currently employ more than 750 professionals and operate internationally in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

About the Role

The primary role and responsibilities are to carry out activities to support material library management (interior design, architectural and graphics design) by assisting interior designers and architects with a variety of project related tasks, keeping up to date of and communicating current design, material and furniture trends, administering project archiving and storage standard processes and being a resource for all project teams.

What you will be doing

Create “sample” and “mood products” to visualize design concepts.
Give advice on material, furniture and fabric costs and benchmark product options.
Collaborate with interior designers and architects by providing material selection recommendations.
Offer alternatives and insights based on your knowledge of different materials.
Organise and maintain samples, catalogues, and resources related to interior design and architectural materials.
Set costs and project fees according to the budget.
Work closely with Interior Designers, architects, graphic designers, clients and contractors on design options, materials, samples and catalogues to assist selections.
Work closely with interior designers, architects, and graphic designers and co-ordinate with clients and contractors as required.
Responsible for curating and coordinating materials, furniture, fabric, and architectural elements used in interior design and architecture projects.
Research and make suggestions on materials and product sourcing.
Oversee industry representative visits for materials and launches.
Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans.
Maintain organized records throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain a network of supplier contacts to create a library of materials.
Define project requirements and schedules during the initial briefing.

Required Experience

Proven working experience in interior and architectural spaces including consultations, renovations, space planning and new constructions.
Design firm / consultant experience.
Dealt with suppliers to Interior Design / architecture functions.
Excellent portfolio highlighting previous works.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design, Architecture, or similar field.

Certifications & Memberships

Additional training courses, professional and personal development with membership to professional groups, societies or institutes, desired.
Training or certification in pavement design tools like AASHTO Ware Pavement ME Design or equivalent software is Preferable.
LEED certification, desired.
WELL Certification, desirable.

Essential Skills

Creative, imaginative and with an eye for design.
Detail minded ensuring quality work.
Strong communication skills, ability to present.
Able to Project manage, to deliver to quality and time.
Organisational skills to handle multiple stakeholders and work demands.
Process orientated to follow and uphold guidelines, standards, and requirements.

Why join Pace?

Join our award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy firm, offering architecture, engineering, and planning services based in the GCC region with projects across the globe.

With over 55 years of pushing boundaries in design, innovation, and quality, employees have the chance to contribute to projects shaping the landmarks of the future.

Our commitment to prioritising people ensures a safe, diverse, inclusive, and progressive work environment where employees can grow and develop their careers through organisational, individual, and professional goals. Collaborating with industry-leading experts on unique projects, you can also enjoy the economic benefits and lifestyle opportunities the region offers.

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