Senior Architect Projects

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

We are seeking an accomplished and detail-oriented Senior Architect to join our multidisciplinary team and lead the development and delivery of projects across all design and construction stages including Concept Design Schematic Design Detailed Design Tender Documentation Issued for Construction (IFC) Documentation and Site Coordination. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in transforming design concepts into coordinated technically robust and code-compliant project deliverables while providing leadership technical oversight and mentorship throughout the project lifecycle.

The Senior Architect will be responsible for managing architectural design development coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and ensuring the successful execution of projects across a diverse portfolio of residential commercial retail office mixed-use and hospitality developments. This role requires a highly experienced professional with strong design technical and project leadership capabilities capable of driving projects from inception through construction completion while maintaining the highest standards of quality compliance and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of architectural design building systems construction methodologies materials and industry best practices combined with proven experience in consultant coordination project management stakeholder engagement and site supervision. The ability to effectively lead teams resolve complex technical challenges and ensure alignment with project objectives budgets and timelines is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage architectural projects through all stages from concept design to construction completion.
• Develop review and oversee high-quality architectural design and technical documentation packages.
• Ensure design intent is accurately translated into coordinated construction documents and IFC drawing packages.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants including Structural MEP Landscape Interior Design and Specialist Consultants.
• Review and ensure compliance with applicable local authority regulations building codes and industry standards.
• Lead design coordination workshops and technical reviews to identify and resolve project risks and clashes.
• Manage project deliverables schedules resources and quality standards to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Architects Architectural Designers and BIM/Revit teams.
• Review shop drawings material submissions RFIs and technical proposals during construction phases.
• Participate in client presentations design reviews authority submissions and stakeholder meetings.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with contractors consultants and project teams to ensure design integrity during execution.
• Support business development activities proposal preparation and project pursuits when required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of professional architectural experience with significant exposure to large-scale and complex projects.
• Proven experience managing projects across Concept Design Schematic Design Detailed Design Tender IFC and Construction Administration stages.
• Strong experience in the delivery of 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.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with BIM workflows model coordination and clash detection processes.
• Proficiency in architectural detailing construction documentation and technical design review.
• Site coordination and construction administration experience will be considered a significant advantage.

Regional Experience

• Prior experience working in the UAE and GCC region is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC building regulations authority requirements planning regulations fire and life safety codes and construction practices will be considered a significant advantage.

Key Competencies

• Design Leadership
• Technical Excellence
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Quality Assurance
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Commercial Awareness

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Architect to take a leadership role in delivering high-profile projects while contributing to the growth and technical excellence of a dynamic architectural team.

Required Experience:

Senior IC