The Junior Architect will support the design and documentation of waste management systems for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. This entry-level position involves preparing architectural waste room layouts, schematic reports, presentation materials, and technical drawings in both CAD and BIM environments. The ideal candidate is technically inclined, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a niche but high-impact area of architecture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Drafting

• Assist in preparing architectural layouts of waste rooms, bin holding areas, chute systems, and transfer paths for residential and commercial developments
• Create 2D and 3D drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, including plans, sections, and elevations related to waste infrastructure
• Support the development of standard blocks, families, and drawing templates related to waste equipment

2. Reports & Documentation

• Assist in compiling architectural waste management reports and feasibility studies
• Support the senior team in preparing technical submissions for local authority approvals (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Estidama, etc.)
• Format and export presentation files into clean, professional PPD or PDF formats

3. Presentation & Communication

• Prepare well-structured presentation decks to communicate waste strategies to internal teams or clients
• Help create diagrams, workflows, and visual explanations of system operation for non-technical audiences

4. Project Support & Coordination

• Collaborate with senior consultants and engineers to ensure waste layouts are functional, code-compliant, and integrated with overall building design
• Attend internal design reviews and take notes to support ongoing project coordination

5. Research & Compliance

• Stay updated on local waste management codes, regulations, and international best practices
• Assist in researching manufacturer data, equipment specifications, and case studies for report input

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of Waste Layouts: 95%+ layouts require no major revisions during QA review
• On-Time Delivery: 100% of assigned tasks submitted by agreed deadlines
• Drawing Quality Score: Fewer than 3 drawing formatting/technical errors per submission
• Presentation Readiness: All PPD/PDF presentations professionally formatted and error-free
• Software Proficiency Growth: Demonstrate improved use of Revit/CAD tools quarterly
• Stakeholder Coordination: Attend 90%+ of scheduled internal coordination meetings
• Documentation Consistency: Report templates and drawing standards consistently followed
• Initiative & Learning: Proactively attend CPDs or internal training sessions quarterly
• Feedback Incorporation Rate: 100% of mentor feedback accurately applied to future work

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (BIM)
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or PowerPoint for presentations
• Excellent attention to detail and visual communication
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Prior internship or coursework involving technical architecture or environmental systems
• Understanding of architectural waste flow design or sustainable building practices
• Familiarity with local waste codes (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Estidama, or similar) is a plus

Ideal Personality Traits:

• Proactive learner – shows curiosity and eagerness to master technical topics
• Team-oriented – works well under guidance and enjoys collaborative environments
• Organized – manages time and files methodically
• Visually meticulous – cares about layout clarity, formatting, and graphic quality
• Tech-comfortable – enjoys using software tools and learning digital workflows
• Open to feedback – sees feedback as a tool for growth and applies it diligently