Architect - Building Design and Delivery

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai invites an experienced Architect to lead building design and delivery within a multidisciplinary consultancy. You will translate client ambitions into coordinated architectural solutions, balancing aesthetics, constructability, and budget while guiding design development through project stages.

The role emphasizes collaboration with structural, MEP, landscape, and interior teams, ensuring designs meet schedule targets and quality standards, with engagement in

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Architecture or a closely related architectural discipline.
• Relevant experience delivering architectural projects within a consultancy, design practice, or multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong architectural design capability supported by practical technical knowledge.
• Proven ability to translate client requirements into coordinated and deliverable design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development for assigned building projects and work packages.
• Interpret client briefs, functional requirements, and project objectives into clear architectural solutions.
• Develop design concepts that balance aesthetics, functionality, technical performance, and project constraints.
• Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, MEP, landscape, interior design, and other specialist disciplines.
• Guide the preparation of plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and supporting design documentation.
• Manage technical complexities that arise as architectural concepts progress toward coordinated design solutions.
• Review design information for consistency, accuracy, constructability, and alignment with approved project requirements.
• Participate in client workshops and design reviews, communicating architectural concepts and recommendations clearly.

Skills

Architectural design

Building design

Concept development

Design development

Technical architecture

Architectural drawings

Space planning

Design coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Design documentation

Technical detailing

Constructability review

Client brief interpretation

Client presentations

Design reviews

Building systems coordination

Schedule management

Budget awareness

Project coordination

Stakeholder coordination

BIM coordination

CAD documentation

Architectural visualization

Technical reporting

Design delivery

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

3ds Max

Rhino

Navisworks

Lumion

Job description

Architect - Building Design and Delivery Job Snapshot Role: Architect - Building Design and Delivery Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architect Experience: Experienced professional level Job Type: Full-time

Architect - Building Design and Delivery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Architecture and Planning opportunity for an accomplished design professional ready to shape innovative building projects within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment. AECOM is hiring an Architect to translate client ambitions into compelling, technically viable designs while coordinating specialist disciplines, resolving design complexities, and maintaining project performance against approved schedules and budgets.

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architect Salary: 18000-28000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Architect plays a central role in transforming project objectives and client requirements into coordinated architectural solutions suitable for delivery. Working across design development and technical coordination, the position balances architectural quality with constructability, programme, cost, and multidisciplinary requirements. The role contributes directly to the quality of Dubai 's evolving built environment by ensuring that design intent remains coherent as projects progress from vision toward implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development for assigned building projects and work packages.
• Interpret client briefs, functional requirements, and project objectives into clear architectural solutions.
• Develop design concepts that balance aesthetics, functionality, technical performance, and project constraints.
• Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, MEP, landscape, interior design, and other specialist disciplines.
• Guide the preparation of plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and supporting design documentation.
• Manage technical complexities that arise as architectural concepts progress toward coordinated design solutions.
• Review design information for consistency, accuracy, constructability, and alignment with approved project requirements.
• Participate in client workshops and design reviews, communicating architectural concepts and recommendations clearly.
• Incorporate approved stakeholder feedback without compromising essential design or technical requirements.
• Monitor architectural deliverables against project schedules and identify potential design-related delays.
• Work within established project budgets and support efficient use of design resources.
• Coordinate with project managers and technical leads to maintain alignment between scope, programme, and deliverables.
• Review multidisciplinary information and identify clashes, inconsistencies, or coordination risks requiring resolution.
• Support preparation of presentations, technical reports, design narratives, and approval documentation.
• Maintain design continuity across project stages and ensure revisions are accurately incorporated.
• Contribute to internal design and technical quality reviews.
• Support engagement with relevant consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders when architectural clarification is required.
• Promote practical design solutions that respond to project context, user requirements, and long‑term building performance.
• Provide architectural guidance to junior team members and support development of their design capability.
• Maintain organized and traceable architectural project documentation throughout delivery.

Ideal Profile

• Professional qualification in Architecture or a closely related architectural discipline.
• Relevant experience delivering architectural projects within a consultancy, design practice, or multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong architectural design capability supported by practical technical knowledge.
• Proven ability to translate client requirements into coordinated and deliverable design solutions.
• Understanding of building design development and multidisciplinary coordination processes.
• Ability to manage technical issues without losing sight of architectural intent.
• Experience working within project schedules and budget constraints.
• Strong visual, spatial, and technical judgment.
• Effective communication with clients, consultants, engineers, and project management teams.
• Detail-oriented approach to architectural drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to review multidisciplinary information and resolve design coordination issues.
• Comfortable contributing independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Experience within the UAE or wider Gulf built-environment market is advantageous.
• Interest in contributing to high‑quality architectural development within Dubai 's rapidly evolving urban environment.

Skills Set

• Architectural design
• Building design
• Concept development
• Design development
• Technical architecture
• Architectural drawings
• Space planning
• Design coordination
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Design documentation
• Technical detailing
• Constructability review
• Client brief interpretation
• Client presentations
• Design reviews
• Building systems coordination
• Architectural quality assurance
• Schedule management
• Budget awareness
• Project coordination
• Stakeholder coordination
• Design problem solving
• BIM coordination
• CAD documentation
• Architectural visualization
• Technical reporting
• Design delivery

Why Join Us

Dubai continues to generate demand for architects capable of combining strong design thinking with disciplined technical delivery. This position offers involvement in multidisciplinary projects where architectural decisions influence functionality, constructability, project value, and the quality of the wider built environment. The experience can strengthen progression toward Senior Architect, Lead Architect, Design Manager, and broader architectural leadership responsibilities within the Architecture and Planning industry.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering architecture, engineering, planning, design, advisory, program management, and construction management services. Its integrated teams contribute to buildings and major infrastructure projects by combining architectural creativity with engineering expertise, technical coordination, and structured project delivery.