Architectural Intern jobs in United Arab Emirates

Are you a detail-oriented architectural professional ready to build your career with one of the region’s leading construction companies?

Who We Are

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. (ALEC), part of ICD, is a leading GCC construction company known for delivering complex, high-profile projects. With 20+ years of experience, ALEC builds across sectors including airports, hospitality, retail, and high-rises.

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain.

Why Join Us?

As a Senior Architect at ALEC FITOUT, you’ll play a key role in coordinating and managing high-end, custom joinery design across luxury interior projects. This is your opportunity to transform design intent into world-class finishes through collaboration, creativity, and precise execution.

About Your Team

You will report to the Technical Manager and be a core part of the Design & Technical team, ensuring all joinery elements across multiple material types are accurately detailed, coordinated, and delivered to the highest standards. You’ll work closely with production, site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to bring complex interior design solutions to life.

Your Role

As a Senior Architect, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating high-end, detailed joinery designs across materials like wood, metal, corian, glass, mirror, fabric, and marquetry
• Ensuring technical compliance, quality, and constructability of composite joinery
• Managing integration with structural, architectural, MEP, and ID trades
• Leading the drawing process, consultant interface, and production coordination
• Monitoring project progress, managing risks, and mentoring junior team members
• Supporting value engineering and continuous improvement in joinery solutions

What We’re Looking For

Experience: 5–10 years in high-end joinery design and coordination, especially with composite materials in a fitout environment

Knowledge: Joinery detailing, material behavior, factory production coordination, consultant interface

Expertise: AutoCAD, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, (Revit/BIM preferred)

Top Skills

• Degree/Diploma in Architecture, Engineering, or related field
• Excellent knowledge of joinery fit-out practices and multi-material integration
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented with high standards of quality and design precision
• Leadership and mentoring capability for junior designers

What We Offer

• The chance to contribute to some of the UAE’s most iconic fitout projects
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and design excellence
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

Ready to elevate your career?

Join ALEC and play a key role in delivering iconic projects while growing in a dynamic and supportive team environment. We’re excited to hear from you!

If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Join ALEC Fitout and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.

Apply today and be part of something excellent!