Senior Site Architect - Construction

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 901,652 - 1,393,463; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career development within Architecture and Planning.

Exposure to large-scale consultancy-led projects.

Client-facing coordination opportunities.

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Senior Site Architect to lead architectural supervision on major construction projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role involves overseeing site execution, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with design intent and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of experience in architectural supervision, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and be capable of managing complex projects while ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of demonstrable experience in architectural supervision and project administration.
• Strong experience in large-scale projects within the Middle East consulting industry.
• Membership of a recognized professional institution such as PE, PEng, CEng, or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architectural works on construction sites to ensure approved design intent is correctly implemented.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and consultants to resolve design and construction issues.
• Prepare and present progress reports to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Site architecture

Architectural supervision

Construction administration

Design intent monitoring

Architectural quality control

Building project supervision

Site coordination

LEED knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Site Architect - Construction position located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role requires a seasoned architectural supervision professional to oversee site execution, protect design intent, coordinate construction teams, and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Job Details

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Function: Architect

Experience: Minimum 10 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 22,000-34,000 (USD)

Role Context

The Senior Site Architect - Construction manages the interface between design intent and site execution. Responsibilities include monitoring materials, workmanship, documentation, client coordination, and contractor performance across major building projects. The role helps reduce rework, improve construction quality, and support successful project delivery in Dubai’s built environment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee architectural works on construction sites to ensure approved design intent is correctly implemented.
• Monitor materials, finishes, workmanship, installation quality, and architectural detailing against project specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, consultants, project managers, and other technical teams to resolve design and construction issues.
• Review site activities for compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and project requirements.
• Identify architectural conflicts, site constraints, design deviations, and construction risks, then recommend practical corrective solutions.
• Prepare and present progress reports to clients, stakeholders, and project leadership highlighting issues, delays, changes, and proposed actions.
• Maintain detailed records of site activities, including daily logs, inspection reports, change orders, site instructions, and coordination notes.
• Support project administration for architectural works, including review of contractor progress, documentation, and compliance records.
• Liaise with clients to understand project expectations, address concerns, and maintain satisfaction throughout construction stages.
• Monitor contractor execution to ensure architectural components are delivered in line with approved plans and agreed quality benchmarks.
• Review site adjustments and proposed changes to assess their impact on design quality, functionality, compliance, and project delivery.
• Participate in site meetings, technical discussions, progress reviews, and coordination sessions with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support inspection of completed architectural works and assist in closing out comments before handover or project milestone acceptance.
• Ensure architectural supervision activities are properly documented and aligned with consultancy procedures and contract requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and support a disciplined site environment where quality, coordination, and compliance remain consistent.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of demonstrable experience in architectural supervision and project administration.
• Strong experience in large-scale projects within the Middle East consulting industry.
• Practical knowledge of site supervision, construction detailing, architectural finishes, quality control, and contractor coordination.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, design documents, building codes, and project requirements.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, engineers, clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong problem-solving ability with confidence to address site conflicts and recommend workable solutions.
• Skilled in preparing reports, inspection records, change documentation, daily logs, and stakeholder updates.
• Membership of a recognized professional institution such as PE, PEng, CEng, or similar is preferred.
• LEED GA or LEED AP certification would be an added advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership, and coordination skills for managing architectural issues on active construction sites.

Skills Set

• Site architecture
• Architectural supervision
• Construction administration
• Design intent monitoring
• Architectural quality control
• Building project supervision
• Site coordination
• Contractor coordination
• Architectural finishes
• Materials inspection
• Workmanship review
• Building code compliance
• Safety regulation compliance
• Environmental guideline compliance
• Construction issue resolution
• Client coordination
• Progress reporting
• Daily site logs
• Inspection reports
• Change order documentation
• Project administration
• Large-scale building projects
• Middle East consultancy experience
• LEED knowledge
• Multidisciplinary coordination

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead architectural supervision on major building projects in Dubai.
• Exposure to large-scale consultancy-led projects and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Client-facing coordination and long-term career development within Architecture and Planning.
• Chance to translate design concepts into high-quality built outcomes.