Senior Architect

We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead the architectural design and technical delivery of real estate development and construction projects from concept through to hand over. The successful candidate will manage design teams, ensure alignment with business objectives, maintain high quality standards, and ensure regulatory compliance in the UAE/GCC market.

• Lead the full architectural design process: conceptual design, schematic, detailed design, construction documentation and as built drawings.
• Establish and manage architectural standards, design guidelines and quality control procedures to ensure design intent and construction delivery align.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary work: structural, MEP, landscape, interior design, etc. ensuring integration, constructability, cost effectiveness and design value.
• Oversee authority approvals, local building codes (UAE/GCC), permitting, submission of drawings, and liaison with regulatory bodies.
• Conduct site visits for design verification, monitor construction quality, manage design related queries and support site teams in design interpretation and hand over.
• Mentor and manage the design team: lead, coach and develop architects/draftsmen, managing deliverables, performance, and resource planning.
• Provide design lead input during procurement/tender stages: review drawings, specifications, value engineering proposals, cost impact assessments.
• Prepare regular reports, presentations and design updates for senior leadership: project status, design milestones, risk issues, budget variances.
• Drive continuous improvement: adopt new tools (BIM/Revit), emerging technologies, sustainable design practices, and benchmark with industry trends.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture or related field; professional registration or accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 8 12 years experience in architectural design and project delivery within the real estate development or construction sector (UAE/GCC preferred).
• Demonstrated portfolio of high value residential, commercial, mixed use or hospitality developments showing concept to completion experience.
• Strong technical skills: proficient in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, 3D modelling, drawings production, design specification and detailing.
• Expertise in UAE/GCC regulatory frameworks, building codes, authority submission processes and construction contract documents.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills: able to engage with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams.
• Commercially aware: understands cost implications, schedule constraints, value engineering and design for construction principles.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

• Strategic and design oriented: able to bridge vision with technical feasibility and business outcomes.
• Detail focused: ensures accuracy in drawings, specifications and design delivery.
• Collaborative leader: fosters team coordination, cross discipline integration and mentorship.
• Results driven and accountable: takes ownership of design quality, timelines and project responsibilities.
• Innovator and adaptable: stays up to date with design trends, tools, sustainability and construction methods.
• Professional integrity: maintains high standards of ethics, compliance and client representation.

Competitive salary and benefits aligned with UAE market for senior architectural leadership.

Opportunity to work on landmark real estate or construction projects and influence design strategy and delivery.

Exposure to end to end project lifecycle and growth in a design leadership capacity.

Apply now!