Architect

S F & CO, Chartered Accountants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

S F & CO, Chartered Accountants is seeking a skilled Architect to develop architectural concepts, produce design proposals, and deliver detailed drawings for built environments. You will translate project requirements into functional, sustainable design solutions while complying with regulations and safety standards.

Key duties include coordinating with engineers and designers, preparing documentation, reviewing drawings, and maintaining design records.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or a related design discipline.
• Understanding of architectural design principles, spatial planning, building systems, and construction methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with BIM software such as Revit or SketchUp.
• Ability to prepare architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, sections, and three-dimensional presentations.
• Knowledge of building materials, construction details, accessibility principles, and sustainable design concepts.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, planning regulations, and architectural documentation requirements.
• Strong visual communication, design development, and spatial visualization skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical drawing abilities.
• Attention to detail when reviewing plans, dimensions, specifications, and design documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to organize design files, manage revisions, and coordinate multiple project deliverables.
• A creative, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to architectural design and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural layouts, floor plans, elevations, sections, and three-dimensional models.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers, interior designers, and contractors to integrate systems.
• Prepare design documentation, specifications, schedules, and technical submissions.
• Review technical drawings, identify design conflicts, and update documentation accordingly.
• Support design presentations, project meetings, drawing reviews, and construction coordination activities.
• Maintain accurate design records, manage drawing revisions, and monitor design deliverables.
• Explore innovative approaches and improve space utilization while incorporating sustainable design principles.

Skills

Spatial planning

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Design development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Role Description

The Architect is responsible for developing architectural concepts, preparing design proposals, and producing detailed plans for buildings and built environments. This role involves translating project requirements into functional, aesthetically pleasing, sustainable, and practical design solutions while considering spatial planning, building regulations, safety standards, and construction requirements.

Key responsibilities include developing architectural layouts, floor plans, elevations, sections, three-dimensional models, and presentation materials. The Architect evaluates site conditions, spatial requirements, design objectives, materials, and building systems to create cohesive architectural solutions that align with project specifications and client expectations.

The position involves coordinating with structural engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, interior designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure that architectural designs are integrated with relevant technical systems. Responsibilities include reviewing technical drawings, identifying design conflicts, incorporating feedback, and updating architectural documentation to maintain consistency throughout the design and development process.

The Architect prepares design documentation, specifications, schedules, and technical submissions for project reviews and approval processes. The role also includes assessing material selections, building layouts, accessibility considerations, environmental performance, and construction methods to support practical implementation and compliance with applicable building codes and regulations.

Additionally, the Architect supports design presentations, project meetings, drawing reviews, and construction coordination activities. The position requires maintaining accurate design records, managing drawing revisions, monitoring design deliverables, and communicating technical information clearly to relevant stakeholders. The Architect also contributes to design development by exploring innovative approaches, improving space utilization, and incorporating sustainable design principles where appropriate.

The successful candidate demonstrates a balance of creativity, technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and organizational ability. The role emphasizes design accuracy, effective collaboration, attention to detail, and the delivery of high‑quality architectural solutions that respond to functional needs, aesthetic objectives, and project requirements.

• Degree in Architecture or a related architectural design discipline.
• Understanding of architectural design principles, spatial planning, building systems, and construction methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with architectural modeling or BIM software such as Revit, SketchUp, or equivalent tools.
• Ability to prepare architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, sections, and three-dimensional presentations.
• Knowledge of building materials, construction details, accessibility principles, and sustainable design concepts.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, planning regulations, and architectural documentation requirements.
• Strong visual communication, design development, and spatial visualization skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and technical drawing abilities.
• Attention to detail when reviewing plans, dimensions, specifications, and design documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to organize design files, manage revisions, and coordinate multiple project deliverables.
• A creative, detail‑oriented, and proactive approach to architectural design and project coordination.