Senior Architect — Luxury Villas & Masterplan Communities

KEO International Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

KEO International Consultants in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Architect to provide architectural support throughout construction, ensure designs meet requirements, and coordinate with contractors and project teams.

The role emphasizes reviewing drawings, submittals, and coordinating with structural, MEP, civil, and landscape disciplines to ensure compliance with codes and standards on large-scale developments.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant architectural experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Experience in residential, villa, hospitality, mixed-use, or community building projects.
• Previous experience in construction supervision, site-based architectural coordination, or consultant-side project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of architectural drawings, specifications, materials, finishes, and construction details.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Good understanding of coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and landscape disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of relevant building codes, standards, and authority requirements.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• UAE/GCC project experience is preferred.
• Experience on large-scale masterplanned developments or major residential/villa communities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural support throughout the construction phase and coordinate with the contractor and project team.
• Ensure architectural works comply with approved designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Review architectural shop drawings, material submittals, samples, mock-ups, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate architectural works with structural, civil, MEP, landscape, and other disciplines.
• Provide technical clarification and support to the project team and contractor.
• Review RFIs and coordinate responses with the design and technical teams.
• Monitor implementation of architectural details, finishes, materials, and design intent on site.
• Conduct site inspections and identify discrepancies between drawings and executed works.
• Review construction progress and highlight potential issues or delays.
• Assist with resolving design and construction-related architectural issues.
• Review contractor proposals, technical submissions, and alternatives for compliance.
• Participate in coordination meetings, site meetings, inspections, snagging and handover.

Skills

Communication & coordination

UAE/GCC project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

KEO International Consultants in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Architect to provide architectural support throughout construction, ensure designs meet requirements, and coordinate with contractors and project teams.

The role emphasizes reviewing drawings, submittals, and coordinating with structural, MEP, civil, and landscape disciplines to ensure compliance with codes and standards on large-scale developments.