Site Architect x2

HIVE LIVING

The Site Architect will be the primary on-site guardian of HIVE s architectural intent throughout the construction stage of one of our branded residential developments. Working closely with the Construction Manager, this role is responsible for responding to technical queries, conducting site walks, and ensuring that all architectural elements, materials and spatial decision on site reflects the approved design package. This is a highly proactive on-site role requiring regular presence, decisive judgment, and strong ownership of design quality.

This is a full-time, on site position based in either Ras Al Khaimah OR Abu Dhabi and reports to the Head of Design.

3. Key Role Responsibilities:

• Review shop drawing submittals from the contractor across all architectural and landscape packages, and issue formal responses in a timely manner.

• Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from the contractor, providing clear and well-reasoned design responses that protect the intent of the approved package.

• Review architectural material submittals and assess proposed alternatives or substitutions against the specification, making recommendations that balance design intent, quality, and buildability.

• Review and assess proposed vendors and subcontractors from the contractor for architectural scopes, evaluating their capability to execute HIVE s design and quality standards.

• Action and respond to inspection requests, attending site inspections and providing written sign-off or corrective direction as required.

• Conduct regular site walks to proactively identify deviations from the design package, non-conformances, and quality issues before they become costly to resolve.

• Lead snagging processes at the relevant project milestones, producing detailed snagging lists and tracking resolution through to completion.