Site Architect - Post-Contract

AE Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious design consultancy in Dubai seeks a detail-oriented Site Architect. This role involves leading project coordination and ensuring design integrity throughout construction. Ideal candidates should have 4+ years of experience in architecture, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Successful applicants will join an award-winning team, engaging in iconic design projects while maintaining high standards of quality and collaboration.

Benefits

Work alongside an award-winning consultancy

Exposure to iconic design projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of post-contract and on-site experience.
• Strong understanding of construction detailing and contract administration.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery on-site and lead design coordination.
• Attend weekly site inspections and issue detailed progress reports.
• Prepare monthly project updates for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction detailing

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

We are working with a highly respected, multidisciplinary design consultancy renowned for its contemporary approach, precision in project delivery, and longstanding presence in the UAE. With a rich portfolio of high-profile projects across commercial, hospitality, mixed-use and civic sectors, they are now seeking a Site Architect to lead post-contract project coordination and design implementation on-site.

This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented architect who thrives in a fast-paced environment, acting as the key liaison between the design team, contractor, and client — ensuring that the original design vision is upheld with excellence through to handover.

Design & Project Oversight

• Manage project delivery on-site, ensuring alignment with approved design intent, programme, and budget.
• Lead post-contract design coordination and serve as the Design Coordination Manager or Lead Design Consultant (LDC) as required.
• Review and approve technical detailing, ensuring compliance with both local regulations and international design standards.
• Proactively resolve design-related queries and challenges during site execution.

Client & Contractor Engagement

• Represent the design team in client and contractor meetings, promoting clarity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Participate in and lead site-based coordination workshops, offering expert insights on construction feasibility and materials.
• Maintain strong communication with contractors, sub-consultants, and site teams to uphold design integrity and avoid project delays.

Construction Administration & Quality Control

• Attend weekly site inspections and issue detailed reports to document progress, variations, and quality benchmarks.
• Review contractor submittals including shop drawings, material samples, and mock-ups for technical and aesthetic compliance.
• Conduct snagging and defects inspections, ensuring timely closure of outstanding items during project handover.

Reporting & Project Closeout

• Prepare monthly project updates for clients and internal stakeholders, reporting on timelines, risks, and resolutions.
• Review and finalise as-built drawings and O&M manuals to ensure handover packages meet the required standards.
• Ensure all QA / QC procedures and documentation are upheld to the practice’s high expectations.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture with a minimum of 4+ years of post-contract and on-site experience
• Strong understanding of construction detailing, contract administration, and consultant coordination
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage site-based decision-making and stakeholder relationships
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with confident report-writing and presentation abilities
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; additional knowledge of Revit, SketchUp, or site reporting tools is advantageous
• Based in the UAE or able to relocate with immediate availability
• Up to 20,000 AED per month
• Be part of an award-winning consultancy delivering culturally significant and design-led architecture
• Work alongside a dynamic team known for its collaborative mindset and technical rigour
• Gain exposure to some of the region’s most iconic design projects in a studio that balances creativity with accountability