Senior Architect

Client of AE Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced architect with a strong portfolio in residential and commercial projects. This role involves leading projects independently, ensuring excellent communication with clients, and managing design development and construction administration. You will work in a creative and fast-paced environment, contributing to landmark international projects that prioritize design integrity and personal growth. The company offers a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for profit sharing, private healthcare, and regular team events, promoting a healthy work/life balance with remote working options.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Profit share after 5 years

Two weeks remote working per year

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in architecture.
• Strong portfolio in residential or commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects independently while communicating with clients and consultants.
• Manage contract documentation and construction administration.

Skills

Project Leadership

Communication Skills

Design Development

Construction Administration

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Job Requirements

1. A Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Minimum 8 years of professional experience post-Part III.
2. A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality work across residential, private villas, or commercial sectors ideally on projects comparable in scale and ambition to those in the Middle East.
3. Confidence and experience leading projects independently while maintaining excellent communication with clients and consultants.
4. Strong understanding of contract documentation, design development, construction administration, and team leadership.
5. The ability to bring calm, clarity, and creativity to a fast-paced, design-led environment.
6. Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit and SketchUp essential; hand sketching and visualisation skills are a bonus.
7. Annual bonus and the opportunity for profit share after 5 years for top performers.
8. Two weeks remote working per year encouraging a healthy work/life balance.
9. Private healthcare and regular team events.
10. Work on landmark international projects with a studio that genuinely values design integrity and personal growth.