Design Manager & Architect of Record

AESG

Dubai

On-site

AED 250,000 - 420,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

AESG, a leading Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm, is seeking an Architect of Record/Design Manager for our Dubai projects. You will take responsibility for technical accuracy, coordination, and code compliance of architectural documentation across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires UAE/GCC experience, strong knowledge of local codes and permitting processes, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
Post-graduate experience in architectural design and design management within the UAE/GCC region.
Proven experience as an Architect of Record or Design Manager, including experience obtaining design approvals through DM and DDA (Dubai Development Authority) or equivalent local permitting authorities in Abu Dhabi.
Strong knowledge of UAE/GCC building codes, local authority regulations, and permitting/approval processes.

Responsibilities

Support design management for multidisciplinary projects, coordinating architectural, engineering, and specialist consultant inputs across all project stages, under the guidance of the Design Manager on larger or more complex assignments.
Act as Architect of Record, working independently to take professional responsibility for the technical accuracy, completeness, and code compliance of architectural drawings and specifications.
Review architectural and multidisciplinary design packages for technical compliance and permitting/approval readiness prior to authority submission.
Manage the permitting and approval process with relevant local authorities (e.g. DDA, Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, or equivalent), coordinating submissions, tracking approvals, and resolving authority comments.
Interrogate design documentation against applicable codes, planning regulations, and client requirements, flagging non-compliance issues and coordinating design revisions.
Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure design decisions align with project budget, programme, and quality objectives.
Chair and coordinate design review meetings, tracking actions and ensuring timely close-out.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior architects and design team members.Support project teams through concept, schematic, detailed design, and construction documentation stages, ensuring consistency of design intent.
Maintain awareness of evolving local authority regulations, permitting requirements, and industry best practice.
Local authority registration/licensing as an architect (e.g. DDA, Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, or equivalent) preferred.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination tools.