Lead Architect, Oil & Gas EPC Design & Coordination

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking a Lead Architect to direct architectural design and engineering during FEED and Detailed Engineering for oil and gas, industrial, and infrastructure projects. You will ensure safe, sustainable, and code-compliant solutions while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include leading design activities, developing GA drawings, ensuring compliance with codes, and mentoring junior architects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from a recognized university.
• 12–15 years in architectural design and engineering, FEED and Detailed Engineering for oil and gas, petrochemical, industrial or infrastructure.
• Experience with industrial buildings, control rooms, substations, admin buildings, and utility facilities.
• Knowledge of international building codes, fire and life safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design during FEED and Detailed Engineering for oil and gas, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and approve architectural deliverables such as GA drawings, floor plans, elevations, sections, specifications, and material schedules.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, client standards, local authority regulations, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate architectural design interfaces with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process engineering disciplines.
• Lead the design of control buildings, substations, administration buildings, warehouses, shelters, and other industrial facilities.
• Review layouts to ensure functionality, safety, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance on building materials, finishes, fire-rated assemblies, insulation systems, and sustainable design.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

BIM platforms

Job description

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking a Lead Architect to direct architectural design and engineering during FEED and Detailed Engineering for oil and gas, industrial, and infrastructure projects. You will ensure safe, sustainable, and code-compliant solutions while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include leading design activities, developing GA drawings, ensuring compliance with codes, and mentoring junior architects.