Architect

ALEC Holdings; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UAE is seeking an experienced Architect to oversee design coordination and execution. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to deliver architectural solutions, ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture and strong skills in AutoCAD and Revit. This position offers an opportunity to work on significant projects that shape the region's skyline.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Supportive team culture

Environment for growth and innovation

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a contractor’s design office or a similar architectural role.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary information to avoid delays.
• Review subcontractor drawings to ensure specification alignment.
• Manage redline/as-built processes for final drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

English communication

Proactive collaboration

Education

4-year diploma or degree in Architecture

Tools

Revizto

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Architect – UAE

Are you a detail-driven architectural professional with a passion for precision, coordination, and design excellence? Join ALEC and contribute to some of the region’s most ambitious and iconic developments.

Who We Are

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading construction company in the GCC, known for delivering complex and high-profile projects across sectors such as hospitality, airports, retail, high-rises, and more. With over 25 years of experience, we are committed to building quality, innovation, and legacy.

Why Join Us?

As an Architect based at ALEC, you'll be an integral part of our Design team, overseeing design coordination and execution to ensure technical accuracy, structural integrity, and compliance with contract requirements. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, supporting the delivery of best-in-class architectural solutions from pre-construction through handover.

At ALEC, we foster a culture that values teamwork, reliability, and innovation. If you're eager to apply your expertise in a fast-paced environment where design meets execution—this could be your next career move.

About the Role

In this position, you will:

Design Coordination & Documentation

• Review tender and IFC information models issued by consultants including 2D drawings, BIM models, and asset data in line with ISO19650 standards.
• Resolve design conflicts through effective communication and documentation (RFIs, CVIs, workshops).
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary information and ensure clarity across teams to avoid delays and misalignments.
• Assist the Design Coordinator in managing sub-contractor scope and technical reviews.

Technical Oversight

• Support the team in preparing, raising, and tracking RFIs and CVIs to ensure design clarity and contract compliance.
• Review subcontractor and direct work shop drawings to confirm alignment with specifications.
• Monitor and maintain the drawing delivery schedule, ensuring timely submissions and updates.
• Liaise with the Planning Department to align design deliverables with project timelines.
• Provide support to the Temporary Works Coordinator to ensure structural safety in all temporary works.

As-Built & Close-Out Support

• Manage redline/as-built processes, collecting site updates and coordinating with modelers to ensure accuracy in final drawings.
• Coordinate with the document control team to ensure proper submission and publishing of all documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in a contractor’s design office or a similar architectural role.
• A 4-year diploma or degree in Architecture (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and collaboration tools such as Revizto or Navisworks.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, collaborative, and organized with strong attention to detail.
• Alignment with ALEC’s core values: Integrity, Courage, Value Our People, Reliability, and Innovation.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on the UAE’s most exciting and technically challenging projects.
• A forward-thinking environment where you’re empowered to grow and innovate.
• A supportive team culture where your contributions directly impact project success.

Ready to Design the Future?

If you’re passionate about architectural design and thrive in a high-performance, collaborative setting, we want to hear from you. Join ALEC and help shape the skyline of tomorrow.

Apply now and be part of something excellent.