What Jobs are available for Architect Positions in the United Arab Emirates?

Access has a unique opportunity with a practice looking for an Architect based in Dubai. Having recently merged with a London-based practice, the studios are looking for Senior Architects to join their team. With all projects being based purely in the Middle East, more specifically Middle Eastern residential, this is a great opportunity for an Architect with this experience to join the expanding team.

The successful candidate will be a vital member of the new team. You must be willing to run some projects as well as mentor some junior members of staff due to the current structure. You will be working on some top residential projects, therefore requiring experience within this sector.

Responsibilities:

• Middle Eastern experience
• Understanding of UK building regulations in case required on those projects
• Experience in managing junior members of the team
• Use of AutoCAD and Revit is desirable

In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary package, including flexible work opportunities. Due to the expansion of the business, there are some great career progression opportunities. You would be joining a practice that likes to enhance their current employees' ability, and promotions can happen regularly.

Salary : Competitive
Sector : Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Contract Type : Permanent
Town/City : Dubai

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The Role
Randstad is working with an award winning architectural practice in the search for a highly skilled Senior Project Architect to lead and manage architectural projects within the dynamic hospitality and residential sectors in Dubai. The ideal candidate will bring innovative design solutions, oversee project execution, and ensure the delivery of top-quality architectural services that meet our clients' vision and standards. Due to projects moving into schematic design stage, the ideal candidate will have strong experience from SD onwards, taking projects in the Middle East to IFC stage. Residential and hospitality experience would be highly beneficial. Responsibilities: - Lead the design and development of architectural projects from conceptualization to completion. - Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project objectives are met. - Prepare and review architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents. - Ensure compliance with local building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards. - Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to achieve project milestones. - Mentor and guide junior architects and design teams, promoting professional growth and quality work. - Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and resolve design or construction issues. - Stay updated with industry trends, materials, and technologies to integrate innovative solutions into projects.

Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution. - Minimum 8 years of experience in project architecture within the hospitality and residential sectors. - Strong knowledge of local UAE building codes, regulations, and permitting processes. - Proficient with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp. - Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams. - Excellent communication and client-facing skills to effectively articulate design intent. - Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with attention to detail. - Creative thinker with a passion for delivering innovative architectural solutions. - Fluency in English is required

About the company
Were experts in helping jobseekers, like you, find fulfilling and prosperous careers. Whether youre looking for your first ever role or a more senior position, we can help you apply, interview and secure your dream job. Despite our size and global scope, we pride ourselves on our ability to make every jobseeker, client and employee feel valued. Our core specialisms (with offices based across the UK) include: - Business Support - Sales, Marketing, Retail, Call centres, Secretarial and Admin - Care - CPE - Construction, Property and Engineering - Digby Morgan - HR - Education - Financial services - Accountancy and finance - Inhouse Services - Sourceright - Student and Worker Support - Technologies

The Role
My client an international practice, is urgently seeking a Design Architect with strong front-end design experience, proficient in Rhino and Enscape - with Grasshopper as a bonus. For the concept stages the Rhino / Enscape and Revit skills is vital - a great working environment and salary bracket around 22,000 - 28,000 AED +/- depending on experience

Requirements
• 3+ years post-graduate experience within an international architecture firm - to around 6/ 7 years MAX ( its NOT a senior role, so be mindful its up to 7 years max ) • Advanced skill level in Rhino with Enscape (Grasshopper skills preferred) • Intermediate knowledge in Revit • Advanced Adobe Suite skills • AI skills preferred • Proven experience in delivering projects in conceptual design stages • Ability to initiate and develop concept ideas • Demonstrated experience with residential and mixed-use projects

About the company
Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients and candidates within the construction and technical sectors. We concentrate on placing professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various high-end advertising mediums. With a database of 1,000's of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to none service.

Overview

As an international architectural firm, UNStudio is active in the broadest fields of architecture. Our project portfolio covers every aspect of architecture, ranging from small- to large-scale projects, research and theory. The atmosphere within each of our offices is international, multidisciplinary, design-oriented and ambitious, but also open, non-hierarchical, team-based and friendly, with attention to personal well-being, knowledge development, and career planning.

We are currently looking for an Architect to join our Dubai office. The ideal candidate should have strong design sensibilities, technical skills, a flexible mentality, and experience managing all stages of a project, from concept through to construction.

The Position: You will be focusing on various aspects of architectural design, ranging from research and theory, to a spectrum of programmatic scales and typologies. This position will require you to continue growing your current responsibility level while helping train and mentor junior staff. Becoming a self-guided professional that never stops learning and continues teaching others is key for the culture of the office.

Responsibilities

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Architecture

• 3-5 years' experience as an Architect within a dynamic, international environment

• Knowledge of 3D Modelling in Rhinoceros plus Grasshopper

• Familiar with all phases of design and construction

• Experience with Revit software is a plus

• Knowledge of 2D drawing in AutoCAD

• Knowledge of rendering software such as Enscape and V-ray

• Fluent in English (presenting, speaking, reading, writing)

• Highly motivated, self-guided, and research driven

• Willing to contribute to our collective knowledge culture

We look forward to receiving your C.V. + portfolio. Please don't apply to this position if you don't match the above requirements.

When you work at UNStudio

• You have the opportunity to work on high profile, challenging global projects

• You are part of a creative, fresh, professional and academic working environment

• Research is an integrated and valued part of your daily work

• You have the opportunity to initiate and develop research projects with external companies and institutions

• Your experience is highly valued, but your innovative and entrepreneurial attitude is ranked highest

• You work in a young international team that is highly ambitious, collegial and social, made up of recently graduated architects, experienced senior architects and everything in-between

• You design through discovery, and learn on the job

• You get as much creative freedom as you are willing to take

• You find yourself in a responsible position as soon as you are ready

• Friday Afternoon Drinks are always waiting for you

• Our annual Summer and Winter Events have become legendary

• You have 27 annual holidays, with a holiday allowance in addition to your annual salary

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1 Mission

To be part of the design team working on the assigned project(s), ensuring that all works are carried out to the relevant international standards, delivered on time and to full satisfaction of the Client(s).

2 Line and Staff Relations

The Architect will report to the Senior Architect and or the Design manager in the building office and will work in coordination with other team members such as:

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  ADPI staff:
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  BIM Manager

Internal / External collaborators:

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  Engineers of different trades within the practice as well as with Engineers in other practices.
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  With partners and sub-consultants assigned for the projects in the most professional manner ensuring that minutes of meetings are done after every meeting and all exchanges are adequately documented.

3 Key Responsibilities

Design delivery:

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  Be an active member of the design team in the delivery of a project from concept stage to project completion.
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  Responsible for ensuring the design meets all relevant international codes and standard required for the project.
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  Ensuring that all project deliverables (drawings, specifications etc) meet the contractual requirements.
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  Responsible for ensuring that all project deliverables are fully coordinated technically across the different disciplines.
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  Ensuring that works are fully coordinated with all sub-consultants.
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  Deliverables for each stage are reviewed for quality before they are submitted to the Client(s).
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  Act as the project’s design coordinator and contribute (fully or partially) to the overall design management activities.
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  Participate in meetings as required.

Documentation:

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  All design deliverables are done according to the Company or the Client’s standards and all relevant documentations are maintained for all deliverables.

Coordination:

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  Coordinate works internally within all disciplines and ensure that the design is fully coordinated.
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  Coordinate works with all external agencies involved, including stakeholders, sub-consultants and all approving agencies/authorities.

4 Profile Specifications – Minimum Requirements

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  5-10 years of total experience. Experience of working on large scale projects is a must; experience on aviation related projects would be an advantage
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  Bachelor of Architecture / Master of Architecture Degree or equivalent
• Dubai Society of Engineers membership mandatory
  
• Abu Dhabi Engineering license mandatory
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  International Accreditation (RIBA, AIA or equivalent) and Sustainability Certification (LEED, PQP or equivalent) are preferred
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  Basic knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements, knowledge of international codes and standards, regulations, and submission requirements
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  Basic knowledge of Fire & Life Safety Principles and Sustainable Design principles
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  Strong proficiency in Autocad and BIM (Revit)
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  Knowledge of 3D rendering software and experience on Interior Design would be an advantage
• Presentation skills both written and verbal are essential to this role

NOTE TO CANDIDATES:

• Please note that only candidates holding an Abu Dhabi Engineering license will be considered
  

NOTE TO RECRUITERS:

• Please note that ADP Ingenierie does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, ADP Ingenierie will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, ADP Ingenierie explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of ADP Ingenierie and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by ADP Ingenierie as a result of the referral or through other means
  

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One of the biggest architectural firms, specialized in architecture, interior architecture, product design, urban development and infrastructural projects, is seeking all-round architects to join their team in Dubai, UAE in a full-time job. You will be working on truly exciting projects from their office in Dubai, contributing to various stages of the projects of large variety of typology and scale. This company is committed to taking a human- and planet-centric approach to all their work. This position will also require you to continue growing your current responsibility level while helping train and mentor junior staff. Becoming a self-guided professional that never stops learning and continues teaching others is key for the culture of the office. The Requirements:

1. 5-8 years of experience in architecture, preferably on large-scale projects
2. Outstanding knowledge of 3D Modelling in Rhinoceros
3. Experience with Revit and/or Grasshopper is a big plus
4. Familiar with all phases of design and construction
5. Experience coordinating projects
6. Fluent English; European and Middle-Eastern languages are a plus
7. Passion for innovative architecture
8. Design excellence

The Responsibilities:

1. Creating and developing partial designs for multiple projects, including overall design, technical content, and feasibility.
2. Providing support to designers/architects and coordinating significant portions of the overall design across all project phases
3. Liaise with project coordinators, external parties, and internal design teams
4. Regular communication with clients and suppliers for project coordination
5. Stay updated with industry advancements and incorporate them into designs

Benefits:

1. Opportunity to work on high-profile, challenging global projects
2. Part of a creative, fresh, professional, and academic working environment
3. Research is an integrated and valued part of your daily work
4. Opportunity to initiate and develop research projects with external companies and institutions
5. Your experience is highly valued, but your innovative and entrepreneurial attitude is ranked highest
6. Work in a young international team that is highly ambitious, collegial, and social, made up of recently graduated architects, experienced senior architects, and everything in-between
7. Design through discovery, and learn on the job
8. Receive as much creative freedom as you are willing to take
9. Find yourself in a responsible position as soon as you are ready
10. Enjoy 27 annual holidays, with a holiday allowance in addition to your annual salary

If you are interested in this position, please fill in the form by clicking the "Apply" button.

- We are allowed to receive only 8MB file sizes.
- CV, Portfolio, and Cover letter are a MUST; all forms without files will be removed automatically.

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The Role
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Architect to join our sister concern Urban Vision Civil and Architectural Engineering Consultancies LLC. The Architect will be responsible for developing innovative designs, preparing detailed drawings, coordinating with clients, sub consultants, and authorities, and ensuring projects meet functional, aesthetic, and regulatory standards. The role requires strong design creativity, technical knowledge, and the ability to manage projects from concept to construction. Key Responsibilities: • Develop architectural designs from concept to execution. • Prepare drawings, presentations, 3D models, and working documents. • Ensure compliance with local authority regulations and building codes. • Coordinate with structural, MEP, and other consultants for integrated design solutions. • Attend client meetings, interpret requirements, and develop practical design concepts. • Prepare and submit authority approval drawings and follow up on approvals. • Review shop drawings, materials, and provide technical support during construction. • Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure design compliance. • Stay updated with design innovations, materials, and sustainable practices.

Requirements
Experience: • Minimum 7 years of professional architectural experience ( Experience in consultancy firm will be an added advantage). • Experience with Dubai authority submissions (DDA, DM, Trakhees, etc.) is an advantage. • Exposure to mid- to high-rise buildings (G+12 or above) preferred. Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a recognized university. Skills: • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp. • Strong understanding of UAE building codes, authority regulations, and approval procedures. • Ability to produce concept designs, working drawings, and construction documents. • Excellent coordination skills with consultants and contractors. • Knowledge of materials, finishes, and sustainable design practices. • Strong presentation and communication skills. Personal Attributes: • Creative, innovative, and detail-oriented. • Professional, proactive, and adaptable. • Strong teamwork and leadership qualities. • Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.

About the company
North Ocean group of companies is a leading multi-disciplined business group established in the year 2000, having its corporate office in Muscat, Sultanate Of Oman. It has grown today to become a well-known group, over 1500 employees with the business operations in Oman and U.A.E. NOE group is well known for its services and manufacturing facilities in the field of construction, realty, manufacturing, education, agriculture etc. Today NOE group offers many branded products for consumers under one roof, like Al Zain Poultry, Winkool -UPVC windows, I Secure -Security Solutions, Timber, Hyundai-Elevators and escalators, I park- Auto parking systems, I Space- Complete home and kitchen Solutions, Synergy- Electrical products, I Decore-cast aluminum products, Eurokool-Air conditioners etc.

The Role
Our client a leading architectural practice in Dubai, renowned for delivering high-quality, innovative, and technically sound architectural solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Architect or Lead Architect to join our dynamic team and drive the technical excellence of our projects. About the Role: The Senior/Lead Architect will be a key member of our team, responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy, feasibility, and quality of our architectural designs. This role requires a deep understanding of building codes, construction methodologies, and a mastery of Revit software to produce exceptional technical drawings and details. Key Responsibilities: * Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise and guidance to the project team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality construction documentation. * Revit Proficiency: Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Revit, utilizing its full capabilities to create detailed and accurate building models and construction drawings. * Technical Detailing: Develop and oversee the production of complex technical details, ensuring they are constructible and meet project requirements. * Building Codes & Regulations: Ensure all designs comply with local building codes, regulations, and industry standards in Dubai. * Coordination: Coordinate with structural, MEP, and other consultants to ensure seamless integration of building systems. * Quality Control: Conduct thorough reviews of construction documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency. * Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior architects and technical staff, fostering their technical development and knowledge. * Site Support: Provide technical support to the site team during the construction phase, addressing any technical queries or issues. Qualifications and Experience: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a recognized institution. * Minimum 10-15 years of professional experience in architectural design and construction documentation. * Expert-level proficiency in Revit. * Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional technical detailing skills and high standards of construction documentation. * In-depth knowledge of local building codes and regulations in Dubai. * Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and materials. * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to lead and mentor a team. Desired Skills: * Experience with BIM management and coordination. * Knowledge of sustainable design principles and green building certifications. * Experience with parametric modeling and scripting in Revit. * Experience working on large-scale, complex projects in Dubai.

Requirements
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a recognized institution. * Minimum 10-15 years of professional experience in architectural design and construction documentation. * Expert-level proficiency in Revit. * Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional technical detailing skills and high standards of construction documentation. * In-depth knowledge of local building codes and regulations in Dubai. * Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and materials. * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to lead and mentor a team. Desired Skills: * Experience with BIM management and coordination. * Knowledge of sustainable design principles and green building certifications. * Experience working on large-scale, complex projects in Dubai.

About the company
Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients and candidates within the construction and technical sectors. We concentrate on placing professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various high-end advertising mediums. With a database of 1,000's of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to none service.

The Role
Summary: We are working with a leading design consultancy with a focus on creating innovative, high-impact projects. We're seeking a Senior Design Architect to join their award-winning team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the design of mixed-use, luxury residential, and hospitality projects, specifically in the UAE. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the architectural design process from pre-concept to concept design and through to detailed design stages. • Spearhead the design and development of mixed-use, luxury residential, and hospitality projects. • Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure design integrity and alignment with project goals. • Prepare and present design proposals, reports, and presentations to clients and stakeholders. • Ensure all designs comply with local building codes and regulations in the UAE and KSA.

Requirements
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture. • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in architectural design, with a focus on high-end projects. • Demonstrated experience in pre-concept and concept design within the Gulf region (UAE and KSA is essential). • Proficiency in Revit and Rhino is a must. • Exceptional design skills and a strong portfolio showcasing a range of relevant projects. • Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

About the company
Were experts in helping jobseekers, like you, find fulfilling and prosperous careers. Whether youre looking for your first ever role or a more senior position, we can help you apply, interview and secure your dream job. Despite our size and global scope, we pride ourselves on our ability to make every jobseeker, client and employee feel valued. Our core specialisms (with offices based across the UK) include: - Business Support - Sales, Marketing, Retail, Call centres, Secretarial and Admin - Care - CPE - Construction, Property and Engineering - Digby Morgan - HR - Education - Financial services - Accountancy and finance - Inhouse Services - Sourceright - Student and Worker Support - Technologies