Architect

EMDP is a boutique multi-disciplinary consultancy working in the fields of environment / management / design / planning for over 25 years. The practice has broad experience in both small-scale and large-scale projects in Malta, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

EMDP prides itself in creating space.

EMDP has been responsible for the formulation of master plans and public urban design, advocacy planning, the preparation of specialist planning documents like Environment Impact Assessments and Traffic Impact Studies, restoration reports, urban studies as well as the preparation of background studies for a number of local plans.

EMDP has been responsible for creating space imbued with spirit, in harmony with nature, definitely providing identity, experience - a sense of being.

EMDP currently manages a portfolio of ongoing works ranging from the supervision of roads and infrastructure works, the €50 million installations of shore-to-ship power infrastructure in the Grand Harbour of Valletta (which allows cruise ships to switch off their engines and plug into shore electricity points, thus drastically reducing emissions over the Grand Harbour area and beyond); the €12 million development of MICAS - the Malta International Contemporary Art Space museum, the design and project management of the development of a number of security-related projects; the design, development and project management of the €30 million Vincent Moran Health Hub Hospital servicing the southern part of the island, as well as the design of a number of hotels, schools, office, industrial, mixed-use and residential buildings.

EMDP is seeking to expand its core team by recruiting amongst others: Architect.

The position calls for individuals who are in possession of the license to work as an Architect within a country of the European Union and / or the country of origin of the selected candidate. Experience working on the design of particular commercial, office and other specialist buildings/spaces will be given a preference.

The chosen applicant is to be willing to transfer to Malta; travel (in a post-Covid era); work in a small, versatile, tight-knit team with experiences spanning from the initial conceptual stages to the evolution of design, the final stages and follow up of development permit submission, followed by detailed design, tender preparations, construction, contract management supervision and certification.

Requirements:

• Academic Background
  
  
  
  • A Master’s degree in Architecture - MQF level 7 from an internationally recognised university; or higher is necessary.
  
  
  • Proven fluency in written and spoken English is a must.
  
  
  • Knowledge of other languages particularly Maltese is considered an asset.
  
  
  
  


• Professional Background
  
  
  
  • A warrant / license and / or membership in a nationally recognised body to work as an Architect is necessary.
  
  
  
  


• Work Experience
  
  
  
  • Work experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary design team is considered an asset.
  
  
  • Experience in the drawing up of specifications and contract documentation is considered an asset.
  
  
  • Experience in the use of 3D modelling, the production of walkthroughs and presentations is considered an asset.
  
  
  • Film making is considered an asset.
  
  
  • CV is to include project dates, final project development budgets (up to the finished stage but excluding land values), the client for who the works were carried out and a short description.
  
  
  • In possession of a clean and valid driving license.
  
  
  
  

You:

• You will be a team key player working as an integral part of the firm’s young ambitious international group of designers, architects, engineers, and project managers.


• You will be inquisitive, ready to meet new challenges, hard-working, responsible, decisive, able to work on your own initiative and enjoy ample knowledge in the structural and infrastructure engineering design fields.


• You are to have excellent verbal and communication skills.


• You are to have excellent knowledge in the Microsoft suite; 2D drafting, 3D and BIM software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit. Experience in using Microsoft Project and other project tracking / planning software is considered an asset.

Benefits:

• The company covers its personnel with professional indemnity insurance as well as for perils that might occur during the daily activities linked with the job.

Training provided:

• Chosen team players will be assisted in obtaining the necessary warrant to operate as an Architect in Malta as well as obtaining the necessary MQF level degree equivalency.

Assistance with accommodation / relocation:

• Chosen team players will be assisted to translocate to Malta - they will be provided with an in-house single point of reference in order to help with the translocation and the finding of proper accommodation. They will also be assisted in obtaining all local work and residency permits.

Salary:

• Commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the chosen team player.


• Starting: Eur 18,000 (gross).

How will the interviews be held:

• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Interviews will be coordinated by phone; confirmed by e-mail and a Zoom / Teams / Skype meeting set-up.

EMDP Ltd - KMP-59249