Senior Architect – Interior Design Lead (Abu Dhabi)

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life and disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absence

Voluntary benefits

Flexible work options

Well‑being resources

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Architect - Interior Design to support construction supervision and architectural delivery in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The role oversees the implementation of architectural and interior design requirements on large-scale projects, ensuring construction activities remain aligned with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Membership in a recognized professional institution (PE/ Peng or CEng) preferred.
• LEED GA or LEED AP certification would be an advantage.
• Role requires experience across architectural design implementation, construction supervision, and project administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction activities to ensure alignment with approved architectural designs and technical specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits for architectural and interior design works.
• Verify compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and UAE standards.
• Prepare and review construction documentation, including drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
• Manage design-related construction issues and coordinate change orders with contractors and clients.
• Lead and mentor construction supervision teams and coordinate between design, construction, consultants, clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resources to support timely delivery.
• Identify potential construction challenges and develop solutions to mitigate delays and costs.

Skills

Construction supervision

Architectural delivery

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering

Professional accreditation (PE/CEng) preferred

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Architect - Interior Design to support construction supervision and architectural delivery in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The role oversees the implementation of architectural and interior design requirements on large-scale projects, ensuring construction activities remain aligned with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.