Lead Senior Architect - Luxury & International Projects

AE Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UAE visa

Medical Insurance

Leadership role

International projects

High-profile luxury projects

Job summary

AE Recruitment is partnering with a Dubai-based boutique international studio to recruit a Senior Architect. You will take ownership from early design through technical development, collaborating with clients, consultants and internal teams on luxury residential, hospitality and large-scale projects.

You will lead and mentor architects and designers, manage programmes, and ensure QA/QC. Strong Revit/BIM skills and fluent English are essential for success in this client-facing role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• At least five years’ architectural experience at Senior Architect or Project Architect level.
• Strong portfolio of luxury residential, hospitality or large-scale projects.
• Excellent design and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Leading architectural projects and ensuring the original design vision is carried through every stage.
• Developing strong concepts and translating them into coordinated, buildable design solutions.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Leading and supporting architects, designers and technical team members.
• Managing project programmes, priorities and deliverables.
• Coordinating architectural information across structural, MEP and other disciplines.
• Reviewing drawings and documentation for accuracy, quality and consistency.
• Overseeing design presentations, reports and client submissions.
• Responding to authority comments, tender queries and contractor requests.
• Supporting projects through site stages and resolving issues quickly and practically.
• Maintaining strong QA/QC standards across the team.
• Making sure BIM and Revit processes are followed correctly.

Skills

Client facing

Leadership

Project coordination

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

MS Office

Job description

AE Recruitment is partnering with a Dubai-based boutique international studio to recruit a Senior Architect. You will take ownership from early design through technical development, collaborating with clients, consultants and internal teams on luxury residential, hospitality and large-scale projects.

You will lead and mentor architects and designers, manage programmes, and ensure QA/QC. Strong Revit/BIM skills and fluent English are essential for success in this client-facing role.