Architect

Loba Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Loba Group is seeking a talented Architect with 5+ years of experience, specializing in High-Speed Rail (HSR) or major transport infrastructure, to lead architectural design development across station buildings, depots, and rail facilities.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary interfaces, oversee BIM models, and ensure compliance with NFPA 130, ADA/universal design, and sustainability standards while supporting site inspections and construction to preserve design intent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture; professional licensure is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience as an Architect with a focus on High-Speed Rail or major transit infra.
• Experience in GCC/UAE region preferred.
• Proficient in BIM coordination and design documentation per LOD standards.
• Familiarity with NFPA 130, accessibility codes and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development for HSR passenger stations and depots from concept to construction documentation.
• Coordinate interfaces with MEP, structural, rail systems, fire safety, acoustics, and passenger flow.
• Oversee BIM models and technical drawings, ensure compliance with project standards and LOD.
• Ensure designs meet local codes, life safety, accessibility, and sustainability requirements.
• Support site inspections, review submittals, and resolve construction issues.

Skills

Architectural design

BIM & coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Revit

AutoCAD

3D visualization

Code compliance

GCC/UAE experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Rhino/SketchUp/Enscape/3ds Max

Job description

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Architect with 5+ years of experience, specializing in High-Speed Rail (HSR) projects or major transport infrastructure (heavy rail, metro networks, passenger terminals, or complex transit hubs).

In this role, you will be responsible for leading architectural design development, coordination of multi-disciplinary engineering interfaces, technical compliance, and site implementation across station buildings, depots, and associated rail facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design & Development: Lead and support the design execution for HSR passenger stations, maintenance depots, operation control centers (OCC), and service buildings from concept through detail design and construction documentation.
• Interface & Multi-Disciplinary Coordination: Coordinate architectural layouts with MEP, structural engineering, rail systems (signaling, catenary, track alignment), fire & life safety, acoustics, and passenger flow/pedestrian modeling.
• BIM & Technical Documentation: Oversee and review 3D BIM models (Revit) and technical drawings, ensuring adherence to project standards, Level of Detail (LOD) requirements, and spatial coordination.
• Code Compliance & Statutory Approvals: Ensure all architectural designs comply with local building codes, life safety codes (NFPA 130), accessibility standards (ADA / Universal Design), and environmental/sustainability certifications (LEED/Estidama/GSAS).
• Site & Construction Support: Conduct site inspections, review contractor submittals (RFIs, material samples, shop drawings), and resolve technical architectural issues during construction to ensure design intent is maintained.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as an Architect, with a strong focus on High-Speed Rail (HSR), metro/heavy rail stations, or major transit infrastructure projects.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture (B.Arch / M.Arch) from an accredited university. Professional architect registration/license is a plus.
• Technical Skills & Software:
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit (BIM), AutoCAD, and 3D visualization tools (Rhino, SketchUp, Enscape, or 3ds Max).
• Familiarity with pedestrian simulation software (Legion) and NAVISWORKS clash detection is highly desirable.
• Standards & Codes: Solid working knowledge of rail station design criteria, NFPA 130 (Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems), universal access codes, and sustainability standards.
• GCC / UAE Experience: Prior project experience in the GCC region, particularly the UAE, is preferred.