Senior Architect: Lead Design & Construction Delivery

Sobha Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobha Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Architect to lead projects from concept through construction across residential, commercial, retail and hospitality developments. You will coordinate design teams, ensure code-compliant documentation, and deliver technically robust outputs on schedule.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in large-scale projects, strong BIM leadership with Revit and AutoCAD, and a track record in UAE/GCC regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of professional architectural experience with large-scale and complex projects.
• Experience managing projects across Concept Design to Construction Administration stages.
• Strong experience delivering residential, commercial, retail, office, mixed-use and hospitality projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate complex project requirements.
• Excellent understanding of building systems, construction technologies, specifications, and documentation standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in consultancy environments and managing client relationships is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working in UAE and GCC region is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through all stages from concept design to construction completion.
• Develop and oversee high-quality architectural design and technical documentation packages.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants to ensure design integration and regulatory compliance.
• Review and ensure compliance with local authority regulations, building codes and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Architects, Architectural Designers and BIM/Revit teams.
• Participate in client presentations, design reviews, authority submissions and stakeholder meetings.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with contractors and consultants to maintain design integrity during execution.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM workflows

Project leadership

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Architectural detailing

Construction documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM coordination

Job description

Sobha Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Architect to lead projects from concept through construction across residential, commercial, retail and hospitality developments. You will coordinate design teams, ensure code-compliant documentation, and deliver technically robust outputs on schedule.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in large-scale projects, strong BIM leadership with Revit and AutoCAD, and a track record in UAE/GCC regulations.