Senior Design Architect

Overview

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Support the development of concept ideas, design diagrams, and 3D studies.
• Develop architectural designs from concept through to detailed design stages.
• Lead and coordinate architectural design development across all project stages from concept through tender and construction support.
• Ability to initiate and lead new projects from early stages, including understanding client requirements, preparing initial architectural concepts, space planning, 3d renders, design studies, and project setup.
• Support the Head of Architecture and Design in establishing project design direction, project strategy, and early-stage coordination for new projects.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, technical submissions, and project documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements, authority regulations, company standards, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate architectural design with Structure, MEP, Interior Design, Landscape, and specialist consultants to ensure fully integrated project delivery.
• Supervise and support Architects and junior team members in workload planning, technical development, and day-to-day project activities.
• Manage and monitor project deliverables, submission schedules, and architectural resources to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Review and assess design changes, value engineering proposals, and technical modifications while maintaining project quality, functionality, and design intent.
• Participate in client meetings, authority meetings, technical workshops, and multidisciplinary coordination meetings as required.
• Prepare responses to architectural RFIs, technical queries, authority comments, and client comments in a timely manner.
• Review and approve architectural drawings and documents prior to submission to clients, authorities, contractors, and subconsultants.
• Monitor architectural design quality and ensure compliance with company QA/QC procedures and project standards.
• Coordinate BIM/Revit architectural models and ensure proper integration with multidisciplinary models and project BIM standards.
• Review project progress reports and provide technical input and recommendations to management.
• Maintain proper project records, documentation, revision logs, and coordination trackers.
• Prepare minutes of meetings assigned within the project communication matrix if needed.
• Coordinate design and construction issues with all relevant departments and stakeholders during design and construction stages.
• Mentor and guide junior staff to support technical development and continuous improvement within the architectural team.
• Ensure that all architectural documents comply with local authority requirements, international standards, and applicable regulations.

Qualification & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in architectural consultancy.
• Strong experience in UAE projects and authority regulations.
• Strong capability in architectural planning, conceptual thinking, and early-stage project development.
• Experience in handling projects from concept initiation through IFC and project delivery.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary coordination and project delivery processes.
• Experience in managing architectural teams and coordinating with clients and authorities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative, assume ownership, and lead architectural tasks and project stages with minimal supervision.
• Experience in high-rise, mixed-use, residential, commercial, or large-scale developments is preferred.