Graduate Architect - Building Design

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Graduate Architect to assist in building design, technical documentation, and coordination across disciplines in Dubai, UAE. The role offers exposure to multidisciplinary consultancy workflows and opportunity to translate academic knowledge into practical project applications.

You will work under senior architects to develop concepts, drawings, and design development while learning professional consultancy processes and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be UAE National with a valid family book.
• Graduate-level education in Architecture or closely related field.
• Strong foundation in architectural design, spatial planning, and technical drawing.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support architects and design teams in developing concepts and project documentation.
• Assist with plans, elevations, sections, layouts, and architectural details.
• Coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP, and other disciplines.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and maintain records of actions.
• Contribute to architectural presentations, design reports, and client materials.

Skills

Architectural design

Building design

Concept design

Schematic design

Design development

Architectural drawings

Plans and elevations

Sections and details

Technical documentation

Spatial planning

Design coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Architectural presentations

Design research

Material research

Drawing reviews

Design revisions

Project documentation

Building systems coordination

BIM awareness

CAD awareness

Design quality assurance

Project coordination

Technical drawing

Architectural visualization

Built environment design

Education

Graduate-level architecture degree

Tools

BIM awareness

CAD awareness

Job description

Graduate Architect - Building Design Job Snapshot

Role: Graduate Architect - Building Design

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Function: Architect

Experience: Graduate level

Job Type: Full-time

Graduate Architect - Building Design in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Architecture and Planning opportunity for a UAE National with a valid family book seeking to develop professional experience within a multidisciplinary architectural environment. AECOM is hiring a graduate-level architectural professional to support building design, technical documentation, design coordination, and project delivery while developing practical skills alongside experienced architects, engineers, and design specialists.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Function: Architect

Salary: 9000-14000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Role Context

The Graduate Architect supports architectural teams across the development and coordination of building design projects while gaining practical exposure to professional consultancy workflows. The position provides an opportunity to translate academic architectural knowledge into real project applications, including design development, drawing production, multidisciplinary coordination, technical documentation, and project reviews. Through structured project involvement, the role builds the technical and professional foundation required for long-term progression within architecture and the wider built environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support architects and design teams in developing architectural concepts and project documentation.
• Assist with preparation of plans, elevations, sections, layouts, and architectural details.
• Translate design direction and project requirements into clear architectural information.
• Participate in concept, schematic, and detailed design activities under professional supervision.
• Help coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP, landscape, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review drawings and design documents for consistency, completeness, and coordination.
• Incorporate approved design comments and revisions into project documentation.
• Support preparation of architectural presentations, design reports, and client-facing materials.
• Assist with research into materials, building systems, design precedents, and technical solutions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design coordination meetings and maintain records of relevant actions.
• Support compliance reviews against project requirements and applicable design standards.
• Assist senior team members with technical documentation and drawing packages.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing records, and design information.
• Contribute to design quality reviews and internal checking procedures.
• Develop familiarity with professional architectural workflows, project stages, and consultancy standards.
• Coordinate assigned tasks with architects, engineers, BIM professionals, and project managers.
• Support responses to design comments from clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Apply feedback from senior architects to continuously improve technical and design capability.
• Contribute to timely delivery of assigned architectural work packages.
• Build practical understanding of multidisciplinary building design and integrated project delivery.

Ideal Profile

• UAE National with a valid family book.
• Graduate-level education in Architecture or a closely related architectural discipline.
• Strong foundation in architectural design, spatial planning, and technical drawing.
• Interest in developing a professional career within building design and multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Ability to understand architectural drawings, design concepts, and technical information.
• Familiarity with digital architectural design and documentation tools is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to develop technical documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Organized approach to managing drawings, revisions, assigned tasks, and project information.
• Willingness to learn from senior architects and incorporate professional feedback into design work.
• Interest in sustainable, coordinated, and technically deliverable building solutions.
• Motivation to develop progressively toward greater architectural design and project responsibilities.

Skills Set

• Architectural design
• Building design
• Concept design
• Schematic design
• Design development
• Architectural drawings
• Plans and elevations
• Sections and details
• Technical documentation
• Spatial planning
• Design coordination
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Architectural presentations
• Design research
• Material research
• Drawing reviews
• Design revisions
• Project documentation
• Building systems coordination
• BIM awareness
• CAD awareness
• Design quality assurance
• Project coordination
• Technical drawing
• Architectural visualization
• Built environment design

Why Join Us

This opportunity provides UAE National graduates with direct exposure to professional architectural practice in Dubai and a structured environment for developing design, technical, and multidisciplinary coordination capabilities. Participation in real building projects alongside experienced specialists can establish a strong foundation for progression into Architect, Senior Architect, Design Manager, and other professional roles 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 multidisciplinary teams work across buildings, transportation, water, environment, and infrastructure, providing early-career professionals with exposure to integrated design practices and complex project delivery.