Senior Architect

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SDV Consulting Engineers in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Architect to lead design from concept to detailed design, coordinating with multidisciplinary consultants and stakeholders. This full‑time office role requires strong leadership and design skills.

You will ensure compliance with UAE regulations, drive BIM/Revit development, review deliverables, and mentor junior staff while supporting client presentations and authority submissions.

Qualifications

• Lead architectural design from concept to detailed design stages.
• Strong coordination with multidisciplinary consultants and project stakeholders.
• Manage project deliverables, schedules and design quality.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, building codes and authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design from concept to detailed design stages.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants and project stakeholders.
• Manage project deliverables, schedules and design quality.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, building codes and authority requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM workflows

Job description

Company Description

SDV Consulting Engineers offers a comprehensive selection of services in all major engineering disciplines, project management, and project development. We provide FEED, EPCM, PMC, Commissioning, and Advisory Services for the industrial sector, primarily in manufacturing & processing, energy, hydrogen plants, cold stores, and specialty facilities. For more information, visit www.sdvce.com.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Architect to join our team. This is a full time, office position based in Abu Dhabi.

• Lead architectural design from concept to detailed design stages
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants and project stakeholders
• Manage project deliverables, schedules and design quality
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, building codes and authority requirments
• Lead BIM/Revit design development and coordination
• Review and mentor junior architects and technical staff
• Support client presentations, authority submissions, and technical reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• Minimum 8-12 years of professional architectural experience
• Strong proficiency in Revit, BIM workflows and Auto CAD
• Strong knowledge of UAE building regulations and authority approval processes
• Excellent communication, leadership and coordination skills
• Experience working in Abu Dhabi is highly preferred
• Experience with projects related to steel and industrial projects are mandatory
• Candidate currently in UAE is mandatory