Lead Architect (Site Supervision)

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - ABU DHABI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Lead Architect to drive architectural coordination and provide on-site supervision for large-scale projects. You will ensure the architectural intent is preserved throughout construction and manage multi-disciplinary coordination across teams.

The role requires 15+ years in architecture, strong knowledge of UAE regulations, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM platforms, and MS Office. Abu Dhabi experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture; professional registration preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of architecture experience with construction supervision/PMC/consultancy background.
• Experience on large-scale mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, residential, aviation, healthcare or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design review and on-site supervision to maintain architectural intent.
• Review and approve shop drawings, 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 and ensure progress against schedules.
• Lead QA/QC activities, manage snagging/desnagging, and support handover processes; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Professional registration/accreditation preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM platforms

MS 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

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• 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.

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 our people. Find out more.

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.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and our people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.