Senior Architect: Lead Design, Facades & On-Site Delivery

Confidential Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks a senior architect to lead design reviews, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and supervise on-site execution across multiple projects in the UAE. You will ensure architectural deliverables meet aesthetic, functional and regulatory standards, while engaging Sharjah authorities to secure permits and approvals.

Responsibilities include BIM management, value engineering, facade and joinery oversight, and ensuring quality through to handover and close-out documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience with 5+ years in senior coordination and site roles.
• Strong UAE experience with authority approval processes (Sharjah Municipality, SEWA, Civil Defence).
• Proven track record in design management, detailing, façade systems and fit-out execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design reviews and technical coordination across multiple projects.
• Supervise site architects and ensure on-site quality, consistency and productivity.
• Coordinate with MEP, structural, infrastructure, ID and landscape disciplines.
• Engage with authorities to facilitate permits, NOCs and approvals.
• Oversee BIM integration, design delivery, and value engineering.
• Manage handover, snagging, and close-out documentation.

Skills

Architectural design

Site coordination

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

BIM / Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Confidential Company seeks a senior architect to lead design reviews, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and supervise on-site execution across multiple projects in the UAE. You will ensure architectural deliverables meet aesthetic, functional and regulatory standards, while engaging Sharjah authorities to secure permits and approvals.

Responsibilities include BIM management, value engineering, facade and joinery oversight, and ensuring quality through to handover and close-out documentation.