Senior Specialist, Structural Conservation
Currento Assess structural behavior of Abu Dhabi’s Historic Environment (vernacular historic buildings, archaeological sites, structures, modern heritage) and associated structures (shelters, site buttresses, buildings nearby) through field investigation, site inspection and monitoring, measurements, calculations, and modeling. o Analyze through quantitative and/or qualitative data collection the structural behavior of cultural heritage resources. o Evaluate and anticipate any future threats that can affect the structural stability and performance of cultural heritage sites and diagnose pathologies and external causes of deterioration. o Design creative strengthening, retrofitting and repair solutions that respect the nature of the built heritage using both traditional and modern methods observing best practice as defined in international heritage charters and conventions by choosing the appropriate construction materials and techniques.o Develop and manage a schedule for the structural repairs and improvements.o Supervise the implementation of structural repairs ensuring all works carried out are accurately documented, archived and made available for research and historical record keeping.o Develop regimens and processes to monitor structural issues as part of the overall monitoring plan for the conservation of the built heritage.o Collect and analyze structural monitoring data.o Prepare presentations, reports and articles that are related to conducted work.o Evaluate structural assessments and designs submitted by external parties as part of DCT projects and as part of development review and permitting approvals.o Evaluate structural repairs and site works implemented by external consultants.o Assist in field supervision of conservation site works.
