Senior Architect (Design)

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Dubai is seeking a talented Senior Architect to lead design across various projects and support high-profile clients. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience, including 5 years in the UAE, and be RIBA/AIA accredited.

This role involves managing the design process from inception to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while fostering a strong design culture. Knowledge of local design codes and BIM/REVIT processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years UAE experience, preferably with International Consultancy.
• Excellent knowledge of local design requirements and code.
• Ability to generate strong design ideas and communicate them effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership within the commercial architectural practice.
• Guide the growth of the architectural practice focused on design excellence.
• Manage design process from inception to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with design leadership across offices for best practices.

Skills

BIM/REVIT delivery processes

Client-facing experience

Knowledge of local design requirements and code

Education

RIBA/AIA Accreditation

10 years postgraduate experience

Job description

Senior Architect

At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients’ communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.

Stantec is seeking a talented and motivated design professional to advance our architectural practice. The role of Senior Architect will involve being the lead designer across a wide range of project types in support of our current, high profile client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership within our emerging commercial architectural practice. Given our high-profile client base regionally, design talent and ability to communicate and generate strong design ideas is a key component of this role.
• Guide the growth of the architectural practice, focused around design excellence, collaborate and foster a strong design culture within the Abu Dhabi practice.
• Provide conceptual architectural design to the current range of master-planning projects as well as take a leading role in vertical architecture work. Develop a portfolio of commercial architectural projects, providing design leadership while ensuring the quality of information reflects the requirements of Stantec’s standard policies and procedures.
• Manage the design process from inception through concept, schematic design, detail design to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with design leadership across offices to ensure best practice is achieved and the highest quality outcomes are delivered to clients.
• Coordinate across offices for resource support and management where required.
• Support the local Business Center Lead and Sector Leaders, with a specific focus on assisting growth in the commercial sector.
• Help develop and maintain a network of client relationships, maintaining a pipeline of project opportunities, strategizing on project pursuits and effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience.
• Minimum of 5 years UAE experience, preferably with International Consultancy.
• RIBA/AIA Accredited.
• Fully conversant in BIM/REVIT delivery processes.
• Excellent knowledge of local design requirements and code (e.g., typical local municipality requirements of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, LEED or Estidama requirements etc).
• Must have client-facing experience.

About Stantec

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!

Requisition Number: 24167BR

Work Location(s): United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Job Category: Architecture