Senior Site Architect: Lead Construction & Design

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

Job summary

AESG is seeking a Senior Site Architect in Dubai to lead architectural works during construction, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and codes. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with structural, MEP, and specialist teams to achieve high-quality project delivery.

With a senior role on large-scale buildings, you will review shop drawings, monitor finishes, and manage QA/QC processes, while liaising with authorities and stakeholders for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' post-graduate experience in architectural site supervision.
• Minimum 5 years' UAE/GCC experience on large-scale building projects.
• Experience working within an engineering consultancy or multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Building Codes and authority requirements.
• Experience on commercial, residential, hospitality, mixed-use and high-rise developments.
• Professional registration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct inspections of architectural works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements and applicable standards.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, method statements and as-built drawings for architectural works.
• Monitor architectural finishes, façade works, waterproofing, roofing, ceilings, partitions, flooring, glazing, joinery and fit-out works.
• Ensure all architectural works comply with project quality standards and manufacturer installation requirements.
• Prepare and issue NCRs, Site Observation Reports (SORs), Snag Lists and RFIs where required.
• Monitor contractor quality control procedures and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Review architectural interfaces with structural, MEP and specialist systems to ensure coordinated construction.
• Verify compliance with approved samples, mock-ups and material specifications.
• Attend site coordination meetings and provide technical guidance on architectural matters.
• Review contractor progress and identify potential programme risks affecting architectural works.
• Coordinate inspections with local authorities where required.
• Monitor testing and commissioning activities related to architectural systems and finishes.
• Ensure defects are recorded, monitored and closed out before project handover.
• Maintain daily site records including inspections undertaken, observations, decisions and contractor activities.
• Coordinate closely with Structural Engineers, MEP Engineers, HSE Engineers and Site Inspectors to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Support the Resident Engineer in resolving technical and construction-related issues.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Site Inspectors and junior engineers.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice throughout the project.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture/Architectural Engineering

Job description

AESG is seeking a Senior Site Architect in Dubai to lead architectural works during construction, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and codes. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with structural, MEP, and specialist teams to achieve high-quality project delivery.

With a senior role on large-scale buildings, you will review shop drawings, monitor finishes, and manage QA/QC processes, while liaising with authorities and stakeholders for