Senior Architectural Site Lead – UAE Projects

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking a Senior Architectural professional in Dubai to oversee and coordinate architectural works across projects, ensuring conformity with contract documents and quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Architecture with 18+ years in the Middle East, including 10–15 years in UAE-based international consulting environments, and strong communication skills. You will liaise with sub-consultants and manage inspections through completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• 18+ years of experience in the Middle East.
• 10–15 years in UAE or Middle East based international consultancy environment.
• Strong exterior envelope knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to review and provide feedback on technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of project specifications and authority requirements.
• End-to-end architectural delivery from inception to handover.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor architectural works to ensure conformance with contract documents and the procedures manual.
• Review and process all architectural technical submittals.
• Address RFIs related to architectural aspects.
• Coordinate and supervise all architectural activities and operations.
• Review contractor change orders and provide recommendations to the PM.
• Lead the coordination process with other disciplines.
• Liaise and coordinate with necessary sub-consultants.
• Review contractor claims related to architectural works and prepare recommendations for claims to the PM.
• Review contractor’s project record documents relevant to architectural works.
• Manage architectural inspectors to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Assist in the inspection of completed works and monitor the start-up, testing, commissioning, and handover of architectural works.
• Sign off on completed architectural works, ensuring all documentation is complete.
• Prepare weekly planning reports and progress reports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the PM.

Skills

Architecture coordination

Communication

Technical review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Egis Group is seeking a Senior Architectural professional in Dubai to oversee and coordinate architectural works across projects, ensuring conformity with contract documents and quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Architecture with 18+ years in the Middle East, including 10–15 years in UAE-based international consulting environments, and strong communication skills. You will liaise with sub-consultants and manage inspections through completion.