Lead Architect

RTC1 Recruitment Services; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

RTC1 Recruitment Services in Dubai, UAE seeks a Lead Architect to steer architectural design from concept to construction supervision on major developments.

You will lead design teams, coordinate with MEP and Structures, manage Dubai authority approvals (DM, DCD, Trakhees, Emaar, Nakheel), and ensure design quality within budget and programme. A Bachelor's in Architecture with 12+ years' GCC/UAE experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture with 12+ years of relevant architectural design experience.
• Proven experience leading design teams with strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM.
• Hands-on experience with Dubai authority approvals, UAE Society of Engineers (SOE) membership, and Dubai Municipality registration as a Practicing Architect.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design from concept through detailed design, tender and construction supervision.
• Manage Dubai authority approvals including DM, DCD, Trakhees, Emaar, Nakheel and Dubai Holding, as client contact.
• Lead architects and BIM modelers and manage multiple high-profile projects against programme, budget and design-quality requirements.
• Coordinate Architecture with MEP, Structural and Infrastructure teams and provide tender/construction-stage technical support.

Skills

Leadership

Architectural design

BIM

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Position Title: Lead Architect

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: depending on experience and qualifications

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Client:

A well-established engineering consultancy in Dubai, with a strong presence across the MENA region, delivering full spectrum of engineering solutions for major and complex developments.

Job Description:

• Lead architectural design from concept and schematic design through detailed design, tender and construction supervision.
• Manage Dubai authority/master-developer approvals including DM, DCD, Trakhees, Emaar, Nakheel and Dubai Holding, while acting as the client's key design contact.
• Lead architects/BIM modelers and manage multiple high-profile projects against programme, budget and design-quality requirements.
• Coordinate Architecture with MEP, Structural and Infrastructure teams and provide tender/construction-stage technical support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture with a minimum of 12 years of relevant architectural design experience.
• Proven experience leading design teams, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM.
• Hands-on experience with Dubai authority approvals, UAE Society of Engineers (SOE) membership, and Dubai Municipality registration as a Practicing Architect.
• Engineering Consultancy experience within the GCC, UAE, UK, or USA.