Building Design Architect - Submissions & Coordination (Al Ain, UAE)
:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented
Project Architect
to join our team in
Al Ain
, United Arab Emirates. The primary focus of this role is
managing project design submissions
,
coordinating between multidisciplinary teams
(Architecture, Structure, MEP), and
handling authority approvals
through platforms like
MEPS
and
TAMM
.
This position is ideal for an architect who is both
design-driven
and
process-oriented
, ensuring that designs meet regulatory standards while maintaining creativity and efficiency throughout the submission and approval process.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation, submission, and tracking of project approvals via
MEPS (Municipal Electronic Permitting System)
and
TAMM
.
Coordinate design integration across all disciplines (Architecture, Structure, MEP, Landscape, etc.) to ensure comprehensive and compliant project submissions.
Oversee the design development process to ensure alignment with local authority requirements, client expectations, and international best practices.
Liaise directly with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and key project stakeholders to secure timely approvals.
Manage technical documentation preparation, including drawings, reports, and authority submittals.
Review and validate consultant and contractor submissions for compliance with design intent and regulatory standards.
Provide technical guidance to internal teams regarding authority regulations and submission processes.
Maintain and update a submission tracking log, monitor deadlines, and proactively address potential delays.
Conduct design coordination meetings and communicate regulatory updates to project teams.
Support design activities using
AutoCAD 2D
and assist in the preparation of necessary documentation and presentations.
Produce periodic reports on submission status, authority feedback, and approval timelines for senior management.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in
Architecture
(mandatory).
Minimum
3 years
of relevant UAE experience in architectural design, authority submissions, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Strong knowledge of UAE regulations, including experience with
ADM
,
DMT
, and municipal approval procedures.
Expertise in the use of
MEPS
and
TAMM
platforms for submission management.
Proficiency in
AutoCAD 2D
,
MS Office
, and preferably basic skills in
Revit
and
project management tools
.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Fluency in
English
is mandatory;
Arabic
proficiency is an advantage.
Holding an
ADM Professional Engineering License
is a plus.
Familiarity with construction documentation standards and multidisciplinary design practices in the UAE market.
This position is ideal for a proactive architect who is passionate about design, understands regulatory frameworks, and thrives on ensuring that every submission and coordination task moves smoothly and successfully from design to approval.