Associate Architect

Sinopack Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb, a global architecture practice, seeks a Senior/Associate Architect in Dubai to lead projects and guide a growing team. You will collaborate with senior regional leadership, manage client relations, and shape the Dubai studio's development and project delivery.

The role rewards strategic input, leadership, and the opportunity to influence studio growth within a thriving Middle East market.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a well-known international architecture practice.
• Strong design and project delivery experience.
• Confident presenting to and managing clients.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating design teams.
• Ambition to build and manage a team.
• Middle East experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and coordinate design teams.
• Manage client relationships and project delivery.
• Support growth of the Dubai studio and recruit/mentor team members.
• Provide leadership and influence on studio development.

Skills

International practice experience

Leadership and team-building

Client presentation and relationship

Project delivery

Dubai/Middle East market knowledge

Job description

SENIOR/ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT – DUBAI

IMPORTANT: We can only consider applications from candidates who have worked for well-known international architecture practices. This is a non‑negotiable requirement.

An established global architecture practice with around 150 staff globally is looking to appoint an Associate Architect in Dubai.

The practice has been delivering projects across the Middle East for many years and already has established regional clients, a strong portfolio of completed work and plenty of ongoing and upcoming projects.

Their Dubai team is currently small but growing, creating a genuine opportunity for someone to join at a senior level and have a real influence over how the studio develops.

You will work closely with an experienced Regional Director who has been based in Dubai for many years and has strong knowledge of the local market, clients and project landscape.

The role will involve leading projects, managing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the studio. As the team expands, you will have the opportunity to recruit and build a team around you, take on greater leadership responsibility and progress alongside the business.

This would be particularly well suited to a strong Senior Architect who is ready to step into an Associate position, or an existing Associate looking for more influence, visibility and long-term progression than they would typically get within a larger regional office.

Requirements:

• Experience working for a well-known international architecture practice
• Strong design and project delivery experience
• Confident presenting to and managing clients
• Experience leading projects and coordinating design teams
• Ambition to build and manage a team
• Middle East experience is preferred but not essential

This is a rare opportunity to join an established international practice with a proven track record and plenty of work already in the region, while still having the freedom to help shape and build its growing Dubai studio.