Senior Architect

SDV Consulting Engineers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

SDV Consulting Engineers in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly skilled Senior Architect for a full-time, on-site role. You will lead architectural design from concept to detailed stages, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations while overseeing BIM/Revit development.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, and a track record in steel and industrial projects, with proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required.
• Minimum 10 years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, BIM workflows and AutoCAD.
• 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 is mandatory.

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.
• Lead BIM/Revit design development and coordination.
• Review and mentor junior architects and technical staff.
• Support client presentations, authority submissions, and technical reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job 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 requirements
• 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 10 years of professional architectural experience
• Strong proficiency in Revit, BIM workflows and AutoCAD
• 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