Senior Architect

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Landmark projects

Growth opportunities

UAE market benefits

Job summary

Caliberly in Dubai is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the full architectural design process from concept through construction documentation and handover. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure design intent aligns with budgets, and drive value engineering in a fast-moving real estate market.

You will mentor architects and draftsmen, supervise authority submissions, and maintain high standards of quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Architecture; registration preferred.
• 8–12 years in architectural design and project delivery in UAE/GCC.
• Portfolio of high-value residential, commercial, mixed-use or hospitality developments.
• Strong AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, 3D modelling and detailing.
• Experience with UAE/GCC regulatory codes and authority submissions.
• Excellent communication and leadership; stakeholder management.
• Fluent English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented with design-for-construction focus.
• Collaborative leader with cross-discipline coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead full architectural design process from concept to as-built drawings.
• Establish architectural standards, guidelines and QC procedures.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary work (structural, MEP, landscape, interior).
• Oversee authority approvals, UAE/GCC codes, permitting and submissions.
• Conduct site visits, monitor construction quality, resolve design queries.
• Mentor and manage design team, coach and develop staff.
• Provide design leadership during procurement/tender, review drawings and VE proposals.
• Prepare progress reports and design updates for senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement using BIM/Revit and new technologies.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

3D modelling

Drawings production

Design detailing

UAE/GCC regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Value engineering

Education

Architecture degree (B.Arch / M.Arch)

Professional registration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead the full architectural design process: conceptual design, schematic, detailed design, construction documentation and as-built drawings.

Establish and manage architectural standards, design guidelines and quality control procedures to ensure design intent and construction delivery align.

Coordinate multidisciplinary work: structural, MEP, landscape, interior design, etc. ensuring integration, constructability, cost-effectiveness and design value.

Oversee authority approvals, local building codes (UAE/GCC), permitting, submission of drawings, and liaison with regulatory bodies.

Conduct site visits for design verification, monitor construction quality, manage design-related queries and support site teams in design interpretation and hand-over.

Mentor and manage the design team: lead, coach and develop architects/draftsmen, managing deliverables, performance, and resource planning.

Provide design-lead input during procurement/tender stages: review drawings, specifications, value-engineering proposals, cost-impact assessments.

Prepare regular reports, presentations and design updates for senior leadership: project status, design milestones, risk issues, budget variances.

Drive continuous improvement: adopt new tools (BIM/Revit), emerging technologies, sustainable design practices, and benchmark with industry trends.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture or related field; professional registration or accreditation preferred.

Minimum 8-12 years experience in architectural design and project delivery within the real-estate development or construction sector (UAE/GCC preferred).

Demonstrated portfolio of high-value residential, commercial, mixed-use or hospitality developments showing concept-to-completion experience.

Strong technical skills: proficient in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, 3D modelling, drawings production, design specification and detailing.

Expertise in UAE/GCC regulatory frameworks, building codes, authority submission processes and construction contract documents.

Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills: able to engage with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams.

Commercially aware: understands cost implications, schedule constraints, value engineering and design-for-construction principles.

Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Strategic and design-oriented: able to bridge vision with technical feasibility and business outcomes.

Detail-focused: ensures accuracy in drawings, specifications and design delivery.

Collaborative leader: fosters team coordination, cross-discipline integration and mentorship.

Results-driven and accountable: takes ownership of design quality, timelines and project responsibilities.

Innovator and adaptable: stays up-to-date with design trends, tools, sustainability and construction methods.

Professional integrity: maintains high standards of ethics, compliance and client representation.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits aligned with UAE market for senior architectural leadership.

Opportunity to work on landmark real-estate or construction projects and influence design strategy and delivery.

Exposure to end-to-end project lifecycle and growth in a design leadership capacity.