Architect (UAE National only)

Artelia; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Artelia Airports in the UAE seeks a UAE National Architect to join the Design Team and contribute to aviation, building and infrastructure projects. You will support senior architects and design managers in developing layouts, drawings and documentation, ensuring compliance with local codes, quality objectives and project schedules while coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, delivery within BIM-enabled workflows and

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Architecture.
• Knowledge of UAE codes and authority submission.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; BIM coordination.
• Strong English communication and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Deliver architectural design from concept to detailed design.
• Prepare drawings, reports, schedules, and tender documents.
• Coordinate with BIM, structural and MEP teams.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and authority submissions.
• Support design reviews and client/stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Navisworks

SketchUp

Job description

1- MISSION

Artelia Airports is seeking a motivated UAE National Architect to join the Design Team and contribute to the successful delivery of aviation, building and infrastructure projects. The Architect will support senior architects and design managers in the development, coordination and delivery of architectural design packages, ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes and standards, quality objectives and project schedules.

2- LINE AND STAFF RELATIONS

The Architect will report to the Senior Architect, Design Manager or Head of Architecture and will work in coordination with other team members such as:

ARTELIA AIRPORTS staff

• Senior Architects, Design Managers, BIM Manager, BIM Coordinators and multidisciplinary design teams.

Internal / External collaborators

• Architectural, Structural, MEP, Civil and Infrastructure Engineers.
• Sustainability, Fire & Life Safety, wayfinding and specialist consultants as required.
• Partners, sub-consultants and suppliers assigned to projects.
• Client representatives, stakeholders and relevant authorities under the supervision of senior team members.

3- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Delivery

• Be an active member of the design team in the delivery of projects from concept through detailed design and construction documentation stages.
• Assist in the preparation of architectural drawings, design reports, schedules, specifications, presentations and tender documentation.
• Support senior architects in developing layouts, plans, sections, elevations, details and design coordination material.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable international and local codes, standards, authority requirements and project specific design criteria.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews, coordination meetings and design workshops.
• Assist in coordinating architectural design with structural, MEP, civil, infrastructure, fire and life safety, sustainability and specialist disciplines.
• Support the integration of architectural deliverables within BIM models and multidisciplinary environments.
• Support the preparation of authority submissions and responses to authority or client comments.
• Ensure assigned deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules and quality requirements.
• Participate in internal quality reviews prior to deliverable submissions and assist in resolving design coordination issues.

Documentation

• Prepare project deliverables in accordance with Company and Client standards.
• Maintain proper records of design inputs, drawings, schedules, reports, specifications, correspondence and review comments.
• Ensure project documentation is updated and archived in accordance with quality procedures.
• Follow Company quality management and document control requirements.

Coordination

• Coordinate assigned architectural activities with engineering, BIM and specialist disciplines.
• Support coordination with sub-consultants, suppliers and contractors where required.
• Liaise with BIM teams to ensure consistency between drawings, models, schedules and design documentation.
• Assist senior team members during client, stakeholder and authority review processes.

4- PROFILE SPECIFICATIONS

• UAE Family Book
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Architecture, preferably within a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy environment; experience on aviation, building, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality or infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
• Bachelor Degree in Architecture or equivalent with mandatory equivalency from the Ministry of Education where applicable.
• Good understanding of architectural design principles, construction documentation, multidisciplinary coordination and authority submission requirements.
• Basic knowledge of UAE statutory authority requirements, building codes, fire and life safety principles and accessibility requirements would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office; familiarity with BIM processes and multidisciplinary coordination is required.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Navisworks or other design coordination tools would be an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage assigned tasks in parallel with tight deadlines; fast learner with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, coordination and report-writing skills in English.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop professionally.