Sr. Architect

Confidential Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks a senior architect to lead design reviews, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and supervise on-site execution across multiple projects in the UAE. You will ensure architectural deliverables meet aesthetic, functional and regulatory standards, while engaging Sharjah authorities to secure permits and approvals.

Responsibilities include BIM management, value engineering, facade and joinery oversight, and ensuring quality through to handover and close-out documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience with 5+ years in senior coordination and site roles.
• Strong UAE experience with authority approval processes (Sharjah Municipality, SEWA, Civil Defence).
• Proven track record in design management, detailing, façade systems and fit-out execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design reviews and technical coordination across multiple projects.
• Supervise site architects and ensure on-site quality, consistency and productivity.
• Coordinate with MEP, structural, infrastructure, ID and landscape disciplines.
• Engage with authorities to facilitate permits, NOCs and approvals.
• Oversee BIM integration, design delivery, and value engineering.
• Manage handover, snagging, and close-out documentation.

Skills

Architectural design

Site coordination

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

BIM / Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead architectural design reviews technical coordination and site supervision across multiple projects Ensure architectural deliverables meet aesthetic functional and compliance benchmarks in accordance with standards Manage materials selection joinery detailing and facade systems through design and construction Supervise site architects and ensure technical consistency quality and productivity across project phases Coordinate with MEP structural infrastructure ID and landscape disciplines Engage with Sharjah authorities Municipality SEWA Civil Defence to facilitate permits NOCs and resolve jurisdictional issues Support risk management through early detection of design site or interface issues Maintain structured documentation and performance reporting KPIs dashboards Mentor site teams and enforce accountability in execution and communication

Initiation Stage

• Align development briefs KPIs and architectural goals with strategic project objectives
• Contribute to zoning analysis FAR reviews and integration of architecture with master plans
• Define architectural scope in consultant RFPs and support technical evaluation of consultants
• Propose early-stage material and fit-out strategies to support feasibility and constructability

Design Stage

• Oversee consultant submissions from concept through IFC ensuring multidisciplinary coordination and regulatory compliance
• Lead BIM-based design integration and manage value engineering to enhance cost performance and execution
• Review facade systems interior fit-out details and joinery to uphold architectural design intent
• Issue consolidated technical feedback and track consultant performance and design deliverables

Tendering Stage

• Review architectural BOQs drawings and specifications coordinate with QS and procurement for tender issuance
• Support bid evaluation technical and commercial and advise on subcontractor selection for architectural packages
• Validate completeness and constructability of fit-out finishes and facade scope in tender documents

Construction Stage

• Supervise architectural execution on-site ensuring adherence to IFC drawings materials specs and interface detailing
• Lead architectural coordination with construction teams and resolve RFIs NCRs and inter-discipline clashes
• Ensure site readiness for consultant inspections and authority clearances
• Validate finishes mock-ups and material installations meet project standards and client expectations

Handover Close-Out Stage

• Oversee final architectural snagging third-party certifications and authority approvals
• Ensure submission of as-built drawings O M manuals warranties and close-out documentation
• Coordinate handover with QA QC consultants FM teams and clients
• Document lessons learned and prepare technical close-out and PMO audit reports

Defects Liability Period DLP

• Monitor and manage rectification of DLP issues related to architecture and finishes
• Coordinate contractor rework and re-inspections to ensure compliance
• Prepare DLP close-out records and support retention release activities

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred). Minimum 15 years of experience, with 5+ years in senior coordination and site roles. Strong UAE experience with authority approval processes (Sharjah Municipality, SEWA, Civil Defence). Proven track record in architectural design management, detailing, façade systems, and fit-out execution.