Senior Architect - Design Coordination & On-Site Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 660,000; 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

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Lead Architect to coordinate architectural design and supervise on-site execution for large-scale projects, ensuring the design intent is maintained through construction and in compliance with UAE codes.

You will lead multidisciplinary coordination, review submissions, mentor junior staff, and drive QA/QC, value engineering, and handover processes, collaborating with clients, consultants and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture and professional registration preferred.
• Proven experience in architectural design coordination and construction supervision.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulations and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design review and technical coordination throughout project lifecycle.
• Supervise architectural works on-site and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, method statements, and mock-ups.
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare site observation reports.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Lead QA/QC activities and manage snagging, de-snagging, and handover processes.
• Mentor junior architects and site supervision staff.
• Participate in design changes and value engineering during construction.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Architectural coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Lead Architect to coordinate architectural design and supervise on-site execution for large-scale projects, ensuring the design intent is maintained through construction and in compliance with UAE codes.

You will lead multidisciplinary coordination, review submissions, mentor junior staff, and drive QA/QC, value engineering, and handover processes, collaborating with clients, consultants and authorities.