Senior Design Architect: Luxury Projects Leader

White Space Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

White Space Recruitment seeks a senior architect to lead luxury projects in the Middle East, taking ownership from client discussions through concept design, development, and construction documentation. You will balance strong design with rigorous technical delivery and client-facing engagement.

Working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams, you will drive the design vision while maintaining programme, quality, and standards throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional architectural experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from client engagement through IFC documentation.
• Develop and oversee concept design proposals aligned with client objectives.
• Drive design development and technical coordination across all project stages.
• Produce and review architectural drawings, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local authorities, regulations and standards.
• Mentor and support junior team members and contribute to studio growth.
• Participate in client presentations, workshops and design reviews.
• Manage multiple project priorities while maintaining design and technical quality.

Skills

Senior architect

Client-facing

Leadership

Coordination

Design delivery

Presentation skills

Tools

Revit

Job description

White Space Recruitment seeks a senior architect to lead luxury projects in the Middle East, taking ownership from client discussions through concept design, development, and construction documentation. You will balance strong design with rigorous technical delivery and client-facing engagement.

Working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams, you will drive the design vision while maintaining programme, quality, and standards throughout the lifecycle.