Senior Technical Architect & Project Delivery Lead

WSP in the Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks an Associate / Associate Director - Technical Architect to lead the technical delivery of major multidisciplinary projects across the UAE and wider Middle East region.

The role requires extensive experience delivering large-scale developments, leading multidisciplinary teams, and engaging with senior stakeholders while ensuring architectural excellence, compliance, constructability, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
• Minimum 15 years' professional experience, with Middle East exposure.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects (mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, residential, aviation, cultural, healthcare, public).
• Strong technical expertise in architectural detailing, building systems, and construction methods.
• In-depth understanding of UAE authority approvals and building regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Strong knowledge of international design and construction standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architectural design and delivery of major projects from concept through construction.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, landscape, and specialist disciplines for integrated design solutions.
• Review and approve architectural deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements and codes.
• Provide technical mentoring and leadership to architects and project teams.
• Interface with clients, authorities, contractors, and key stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and strategic client engagements when required.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and digital design methodologies across projects.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Architecture degree

Professional accreditation

Job description

WSP in the Middle East seeks an Associate / Associate Director - Technical Architect to lead the technical delivery of major multidisciplinary projects across the UAE and wider Middle East region.

The role requires extensive experience delivering large-scale developments, leading multidisciplinary teams, and engaging with senior stakeholders while ensuring architectural excellence, compliance, constructability, and quality.