Senior Architectural Engineer

Business Umbrella; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Architectural Engineer to lead architectural design and technical coordination of complex building projects. The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience, proficiency in design tools like Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, and a strong understanding of construction detailing. This role includes managing timelines and ensuring compliance with local regulations, offering a collaborative environment and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in architectural engineering with high-rise, commercial, or institutional projects.
• Proficiency in design tools like Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and BIM coordination.
• Strong understanding of construction detailing, materials and specification writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architectural design from concept to construction, ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP and civil disciplines to integrate all systems into the architectural design.
• Ensure designs meet local building codes, fire safety standards, accessibility and zoning regulations.
• Manage timelines, deliverables and resources across multiple projects; guide junior architects.
• Participate in site inspections and ensure construction quality matches design intent.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Advanced technical and design skills

Strong leadership and team coordination

Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

BIM coordination

Job description

Senior Architectural Engineer

Role Summary

The Senior Architectural Engineer leads the architectural design and technical coordination of complex building projects. They ensure designs are functional sustainable and compliant with building codes and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Leadership: Oversee architectural design from concept to construction ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements.

• Technical Coordination: Coordinate with structural, MEP and civil disciplines to integrate all systems into the architectural design.

• Code Compliance: Ensure designs meet local building codes, fire safety standards, accessibility and zoning regulations.

• Project Management: Manage timelines, deliverables and resources across multiple projects; provide guidance to junior architects and draftsmen.

• Site Supervision & Quality Control: Participate in site inspections, resolve technical issues and ensure construction quality matches design intent.

• Client Liaison: Communicate effectively with clients, consultants and contractors to manage expectations and deliver successful outcomes.

Experience Requirements

• 8 15 years of experience in architectural engineering including high-rise, commercial or institutional projects.

• Proficiency in design tools like Revit AutoCAD SketchUp and BIM coordination.

• Strong understanding of construction detailing, materials and specification writing.

Key Skills

• Advanced technical and design skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination

• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities