Senior Architect (11/3/2026) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We are looking for a Senior Architect for one of our clients with the following details:

Start date: ASAP

Project Duration: 3 years

Location: Dubai UAE

Qualification and Experience required:

  • At least 10 years of total experience with a minimum of 5 years on Airport projects.
  • Barch / March Degree or equivalent
  • Experience of leading teams or projects
  • Experience of designing a large-scale project from beginning to completion.
  • UAE/ Society of Engineers membership (meeting the criteria for Abu Dhabi Licence is a must)
  • International Accreditation (RIBA, AIA or equivalent) and Sustainability Certification (LEED, PQP or equivalent) are preferred
  • Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements
  • Full knowledge of International Codes and Standards, regulations and submission requirements
  • Developed knowledge of Fire & Life Safety Principles and Sustainable Design principles
  • Strong proficiency in Autocad and BIM (revit) skill
  • Experience on Interior Design would be an advantage
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and people orientation competencies

Activities:

Design delivery:

  • Work with the design team on the delivery of a project from the concept stage to the project completion and take the lead on the architectural and coordination aspects of the project.
  • Responsible for ensuring the design meets all relevant International Codes and Standards required for the project.
  • Ensuring that all project deliverables (drawings, specifications, etc) meet the contractual requirements.
  • Responsible to ensure that all projects’ deliverables are fully coordinated technically across the different disciplines.
  • Ensuring that works are fully coordinated with all sub-consultants.
  • Verifying that the applicable Standard of deliverables for each stage is fully met and is reviewed for quality before submitting to the Client.
  • Act as the project’s Design Coordinator and contribute (fully or partially) to the overall design management activities.
  • Carry-out independent design reviews for all types of projects.
  • Active participation in meetings, including with the Client and Stakeholders, recording of minutes and reporting.

Documentation:

  • Ensure all meetings with Client’s representatives or external subconsultants are properly minuted and the minutes dispatched within the agreed time.
  • All design deliverables are done according to the applicable standards and all relevant documentation is maintained for all deliverables.
  • Ensure that minutes are prepared and dispatched for multidisciplinary internal coordination meeting.

Coordination:

  • Coordinate works internally within all disciplines and ensure that the design is fully coordinated.
  • Coordinate works with all external agencies involved, including Stakeholders, Sub-Consultants and all approving agencies/authorities.
  • Ensure that all coordination works are planned as per the project program and tracked to ensure that all deliverables are received on time.

Resource management:

  • Participate with Head of Architecture/ Design Managers in resource allocation and ensure that allocated resources are utilized effectively to meet the project deadlines.
  • Communicate clearly to the team about all aspects of the project to ensure that the team is always fully aware of the project.

If you are interested, kindly apply!