Senior Architect
AE Recruitment
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
Duties:
- Lead projects from concept through to completion, ensuring design excellence at every stage.
- Take ownership of project timelines, technical detailing, and coordination across disciplines.
- Work closely with consultants, clients, and internal teams to uphold quality and consistency in all deliverables.
- Manage and monitor key project milestones using in-house systems and best practice procedures.
- Ensure the integrity of the client-approved concept is maintained throughout development, collaborating closely with Directors and stakeholders.
- A Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Minimum 8 years of professional experience post-Part III.
- A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality work across residential, private villas, or commercial sectors – ideally on projects comparable in scale and ambition to those in the Middle East.
- Confidence and experience leading projects independently while maintaining excellent communication with clients and consultants.
- Strong understanding of contract documentation, design development, construction administration, and team leadership.
- The ability to bring calm, clarity, and creativity to a fast-paced, design-led environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit and SketchUp essential; hand sketching and visualisation skills are a bonus.
- 20-26,000 AED per month, tax free.
- Annual bonus and the opportunity for profit share after 5 years for top performers.
- Two weeks remote working per year – encouraging a healthy work/life balance.
- Private healthcare and regular team events.
- Work on landmark international projects with a studio that genuinely values design integrity and personal growth.