Senior Architect

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 367,242 - 550,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking a Senior Architect in the United Arab Emirates. This role involves overseeing diverse architectural designs from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with project objectives and design standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in architecture management and excellent design skills, particularly in large-scale projects.

The position offers a range of benefits including a tax-free salary, medical insurance, and a discretionary bonus program. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in design.

Qualifications

• 22 years of architectural design and management experience post‑undergraduate.
• Proven expertise in managing international design consultants.
• Construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope and schedule for projects.
• Ensure compliance with design standards.
• Champion safety in design principles.

Skills

Excellent conceptual and aesthetic design skills

Fluent in English

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite

Strong organizational skills

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Education

B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture

Postgraduate degree in Architecture or Urban Design

International accreditations (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent)

Sustainability certifications (LEED, PQP, or equivalent)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Grasshopper

V-Ray

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Senior Architect will oversee the full spectrum of architecture design. Manage the full spectrum of architecture design for different asset types across. Serves as a capable professional in an architectural design team, leading work on specific elements of a project with minimal direction and supervision of a Senior Architect or senior team member.

Your role

• Manage Scope & Schedule, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and design standards.
• Support integration of design packages across disciplines.
• Champion Safety in Design principles and implementation.
• Deliver Architecture mandate as part of the Senior Management team, including stakeholder engagement.
• Manage the design process creatively, emphasizing aesthetic excellence.
• Collaborate with Design Group, Delivery team, and Project team on design delivery from concept to completion.
• Deliver architectural designs for diverse typologies: residential, mixed-use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic, cultural, etc.
• Prepare, develop, and edit drawings and presentations effectively.
• Supervise production from visualization through pre‑concept, concept, developed, and detailed design stages.
• Lead qualitative architectural design reviews, offering analysis, comments, and recommendations to Executive Management.
• Oversee and manage Architects, Designers, Managers, and Professionals within the department.
• Draft comprehensive architectural documentation from concept through detailed design.
• Ensure Design and Asset Brief compliance, maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and review architectural asset briefs, manuals, and standard design documents.
• Oversee preparation of materials schedules, sample boards, FF&E schedules, sourcing, and mock‑ups.
• Solve design issues creatively while adhering to budget and design approach.
• Communicate and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and NEOM departments.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex, high‑profile projects.
• Provide strategic guidance on technical design standards and philosophy.
• Monitor technical compliance throughout design and construction phases.
• Conduct design reviews and recommend solutions aligned with business goals and global standards.
• Prepare and track relevant Capex documentation.
• Build consensus among team members to ensure the best contributions.

About you

Knowledge

• Understanding of financial and commercial project management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, scope definition, and scope interfaces.
• Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes, and procedures.
• Familiarity with Statutory Authorities requirements and Sustainable Design principles.
• Expertise in architectural and urban design to create holistic built environments.

Skills

• Excellent conceptual and aesthetic design skills.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; Grasshopper and V‑Ray are a plus.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large‑scale projects.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and budgets.
• Proactive and self‑motivated with a flexible, collaborative attitude.

Experience

• 22 years of architectural design and management experience post‑undergraduate.
• Proven expertise in managing international design consultants across sectors and typologies.
• Experience in residential, commercial, public, healthcare, and educational designs.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in large, complex programs with a focus on quality and innovation.

Education & Certifications

• B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate degree in Architecture or Urban Design.
• International accreditations (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent).
• Sustainability certifications (LEED, PQP, or equivalent) are highly desirable.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

EEO Statement

We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.