Senior Architect (Buildings experience)

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architectural Engineering Lead in Abu Dhabi to steer architectural design and coordination during construction. You will act as the primary liaison between site supervision, contractors, design teams, and subcontractors, ensuring schedules, approvals, and submissions are managed effectively.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering with 10–15 years of relevant experience on buildings projects and proven site supervision capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering
• 10–15 years of relevant experience
• Previous experience in buildings projects
• Previous experience in site supervision

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all architectural design and engineering matters arising during the construction stage.
• Act as the main focal point between the Site Supervision Team, Contractor, Design Team, suppliers, and specialist subcontractors.
• Review architectural RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, samples, mock-ups, technical proposals, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure that the Contractor prepares and maintains a detailed schedule for all architectural engineering submissions, approvals, procurement, and site activities.
• Monitor the Contractor’s submission programme and ensure that all required documents are submitted sufficiently in advance to meet the construction programme.
• Follow up on the appointment and mobilization of qualified architectural suppliers and specialist subcontractors and review their submission and procurement schedules.
• Identify any delayed submissions, approvals, material procurement, supplier appointment, or engineering activity that may affect the construction programme.
• Coordinate architectural matters with structural, civil, MEP, landscape, façade, and other relevant disciplines and resolve interface and constructability issues.
• Lead architectural technical and progress meetings and ensure that all outstanding actions are properly tracked until closure.
• Provide regular reports to the Site Line Manager and immediately highlight any risk affecting design coordination, procurement, progress, completion, or handover.
• Ensure that all technical decisions, instructions, and approvals are properly documented and communicated through the approved project channels.
• Immediately report any unresolved technical matter, non-compliance, delay, or risk to the Project Manager or Resident Engineer( Line Manager).

Skills

Architectural design

Site supervision

Coordination

RFI handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering

Job description

Job description

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

• Lead and coordinate all architectural design and engineering matters arising during the construction stage.
• Act as the main focal point between the Site Supervision Team, Contractor, Design Team, suppliers, and specialist subcontractors.
• Review architectural RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, samples, mock-ups, technical proposals, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure that the Contractor prepares and maintains a detailed schedule for all architectural engineering submissions, approvals, procurement, and site activities.
• Monitor the Contractor’s submission programme and ensure that all required documents are submitted sufficiently in advance to meet the construction programme.
• Follow up on the appointment and mobilization of qualified architectural suppliers and specialist subcontractors and review their submission and procurement schedules.
• Identify any delayed submissions, approvals, material procurement, supplier appointment, or engineering activity that may affect the construction programme.
• Coordinate architectural matters with structural, civil, MEP, landscape, façade, and other relevant disciplines and resolve interface and constructability issues.
• Lead architectural technical and progress meetings and ensure that all outstanding actions are properly tracked until closure.
• Provide regular reports to the Site Line Manager and immediately highlight any risk affecting design coordination, procurement, progress, completion, or handover.
• Ensure that all technical decisions, instructions, and approvals are properly documented and communicated through the approved project channels.
• Immediately report any unresolved technical matter, non-compliance, delay, or risk to the Project Manager or Resident Engineer( Line Manager).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Architectural Engineering
• 10-15 years of relevant experience
• Previous experience in buildings projects
• Previous experience in site supervision

Additional Information

Additional information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that were transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.