Lead Architect

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Lead Architect to steer architectural design coordination and site supervision for large-scale building projects. You will ensure the architectural intent is maintained throughout construction and manage multidisciplinary coordination, reviews, and site execution in line with project specs and safety standards.

The role requires 15+ years in architecture, strong UAE regulation knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM platforms and MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture and registration preferred.
• 15+ years in architecture with construction supervision/PMC/consultancy experience.
• Experience on large-scale mixed-use, commercial, hospitality or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of UAE regulations and materials, detailing, and construction methods.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM and MS Office; strong stakeholder mgmt.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design review and coordinate across disciplines.
• Supervise on-site architectural works and ensure compliance with drawings.
• Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, method statements, mock-ups.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare observations.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Monitor progress and ensure schedules and UAE regulations are met.
• Lead QA/QC activities, manage snagging, handover, and mentor staff.
• Contribute to design changes, value engineering, and problem solving.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM platforms

MS Office

Architectural detailing

Stakeholder management

Construction supervision

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Professional registration/accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Architect to lead architectural design coordination and provide site supervision services for large-scale building projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the architectural intent is maintained throughout construction, managing multidisciplinary coordination, reviewing contractor submissions, and overseeing site execution in compliance with project specifications, local regulations, and quality standards.

Your role

• Lead architectural design review and technical coordination throughout project lifecycle.


• Supervise architectural works on-site and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.


• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, method statements, and mock-ups.


• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare site observation reports.


• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to resolve technical issues.


• Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to project schedules.


• Ensure compliance with UAE building codes, authority regulations, and health & safety requirements.


• Lead architectural QA/QC activities and manage snagging, de-snagging, and handover processes.


• Mentor junior architects and site supervision staff.


• Participate in design changes, value engineering, and technical problem solving during construction.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.


• Professional registration/accreditation preferred.


• Minimum 15+ years of experience in architecture, with significant experience in construction supervision/PMC/consultancy projects.


• Experience in large-scale mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, residential, aviation, healthcare, or infrastructure projects.


• Strong knowledge of architectural detailing, building materials, construction methodologies, and UAE regulations.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM platforms, and Microsoft Office.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience working with international engineering consultancy firms.


• Previous experience in Abu Dhabi and familiarity with DMT, ADM, and UAE authority requirements.


• Site supervision experience on projects valued above USD 100M.


• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing contractor performance.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary.


• Life insurance coverage.


• Medical insurance.


• Annual leave balance.


• Company gratuity scheme.


• Discretionary bonus program.


• Annual flight contribution.


• Transportation & housing allowances.


• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.