Senior Architect & BIM Lead: Design to Construction

GroTech Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

GroTech Search is seeking a Lead Architect in Dubai to translate design intent into technical deliverables and coordinate architectural works across design and construction. You will work with internal teams, consultants and site teams to deliver fully coordinated drawings and oversee on-site implementation.

The role supports the Design Manager and Principal Architect in maintaining high architectural quality and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of architectural experience with strong technical delivery background.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and production of architectural drawings, including Shop Drawings, during design, schematic and detailed design stages.
• Coordinate with consultants, MEP engineers, structural teams and other stakeholders for drawing integration.
• Conduct technical reviews of all architectural documentation for precision and clarity.
• Review and validate Shop Drawings submitted by contractors and consultants, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Identify and resolve clashes in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure timely delivery of design packages and revisions in line with project timelines.
• Oversee transition from design to construction and on-site implementation of Shop Drawings.
• Attend site visits, inspections and coordination meetings to monitor progress and resolve design issues.
• Provide technical support to site teams and ensure alignment with design expectations.
• Ensure all architectural work complies with local codes and company standards.
• Assist in permits and approvals documentation as needed.
• Participate in design QA/QC processes to ensure consistent outputs.

Skills

Architectural coordination

QA/QC

Stakeholder coordination

English fluency

Site coordination

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Pressure tolerance

Education

Architecture degree (Bachelor's/Master's)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination tools

Job description

GroTech Search is seeking a Lead Architect in Dubai to translate design intent into technical deliverables and coordinate architectural works across design and construction. You will work with internal teams, consultants and site teams to deliver fully coordinated drawings and oversee on-site implementation.

The role supports the Design Manager and Principal Architect in maintaining high architectural quality and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.