Project Architect

Decision Management Consultants LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Decision Management Consultants LLC is looking for a Project Architect in Dubai. The successful candidate will manage design compliance with local authorities, prepare documentation for permits, and communicate effectively with engineering teams.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and 5–10 years of related experience, including a valid Dubai Municipality Architect approval. This position offers a permanent role with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in an architectural firm.
• Experience liaising with government authorities on technical matters.
• Valid Dubai Municipality Architect approval for G+2 or G+4 projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations before design submissions.
• Prepare and review documentation for building permit applications.
• Attend meetings with authorities and document discussions.

Skills

Complying with local authority regulations

Preparing and coordinating documentation

Managing authority submissions

Communication with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Job description

Decision Management Consultants LLC | Permanent

Project Architect

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 06/11/2026

We're recruiting a Project Architect for one of our clients, an architectural consultancy company based in Dubai, UAE.

About Our Client:

Our client is a growing architectural consultancy focused on delivering innovative, functional, and sustainable design solutions. The firm specializes in architectural planning, design development, authority approvals, and project coordination across residential and mixed‑use developments. With a commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction, the company aims to provide professional architectural services that meet the highest industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure design decisions comply with local authority regulations before submission.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate drawing sets and documentation for building permit, planning approval, and NOC (No Objection Certificate) applications.
• Submit applications through authority portals (e.g., municipal, civil defense, and utility providers) and track their progress.
• Address Requests for Additional Information (RAI) or plan review comments promptly.
• Attend pre‑application meetings, technical review sessions, and inspection walkthroughs with authorities.
• Justify design deviations or seek variances when strict code compliance conflicts with project objectives.
• Document meeting minutes and track authority decisions.
• Communicate authority requirements to structural, MEP, and other discipline architects/engineers.
• Schedule and accompany authority inspectors during on‑site inspections.
• Obtain completion certificates, occupancy permits, or operational licenses.
• Maintain organized records of all authority submissions, approvals, correspondence, and permit conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• 5–10 years of experience in an architectural firm
• Experience serving as the technical and regulatory liaison between the design/construction team and government authorities
• Must have valid Dubai Municipality (DM) Architect approval/registration for G+2 or G+4 projects.