Senior Architect

THE CODE FOR DECORATION DESIGN AND FIT OUT LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

THE CODE FOR DECORATION DESIGN AND FIT OUT LLC in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Architect with joinery expertise to lead interior fit-out projects in the UAE. You will review and coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and prepare detailed joinery shop drawings.

You will coordinate with consultants, joinery factories, and site teams; submit material submittals and method statements; review finishes and hardware; provide technical site support, inspect installations, and ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of UAE fit-out experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Civil or Architectural Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of interior fit-out and joinery.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Prepare joinery shop drawings for fabrication and installation.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, joinery factories, and site teams.
• Submit material submittals, RFIs, method statements, and technical documents.
• Review joinery materials, hardware, finishes, and finishes.
• Provide technical site support during project execution.
• Inspect installations for dimensions, alignment, finishes and workmanship.
• Maintain documentation and consultant approvals.
• Assist Project Manager and site team with coordination.

Skills

Joinery shop drawings

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

MEP coordination

Interior finishes

Fabrication & installation

Education

Civil/Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect with joinery experience to join our team in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate fit-out and joinery shop drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, construction details, and fixing details.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, joinery factories, and site teams to resolve technical queries and ensure accurate execution.
• Prepare and submit material submittals, RFIs, method statements, and technical documents.
• Review joinery material and hardware submittals, including timber, veneers, laminates, finishes, hinges, runners, and fixing systems.
• Provide technical support to the site team during project execution.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and site discrepancies.
• Coordinate MEP services with architectural and interior fit-out works.
• Review site conditions and propose practical technical solutions.
• Inspect fit-out and joinery installations to verify dimensions, alignment, finishes, and workmanship against approved drawings and samples.
• Maintain proper documentation and follow up on consultant approvals.
• Assist the Project Manager and site team with technical coordination and project requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Dubai/UAE fit-out projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of interior fit-out, renovation, joinery, and custom furniture works.

Skills

• Proven ability to prepare and review detailed fit-out and joinery shop drawings for fabrication and installation.
• Good knowledge of architectural finishes, gypsum works, ceilings, flooring, doors, kitchens, wardrobes, cabinetry, wall paneling, and custom furniture.
• Sound knowledge of solid wood, MDF, plywood, veneers, laminates, and paint finishes, including their suitability for different joinery applications.
• Understanding of joinery construction methods, hardware selection, fabrication tolerances, and installation requirements is required.
• Knowledge of MEP coordination is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit/BIM is an advantage.