Job Description

Associate - Architecture - Building Design - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Associate - Architecture role at AECOM Dubai is a senior design leadership position responsible for directing architectural teams and delivering complex building projects from concept through delivery. Reporting under the guidance of an Associate Director, this role combines design leadership, technical excellence, multidisciplinary coordination, and client engagement to achieve high-quality, compliant, and commercially successful outcomes.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Architecture & Planning
Function: Architect
Salary: 22000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate internal architectural teams and external specialist consultants to ensure cohesive project delivery
• Set clear design direction including aesthetics, materials, and technical solutions to resolve interdisciplinary interfaces
• Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with the design brief, company standards, industry guidelines, codes, and client expectations
• Provide strong design leadership during early project phases and maintain oversight through all subsequent stages
• Conduct technical quality reviews of architectural deliverables and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, and corporate standards
• Manage coordination of sub-consultants, global delivery centers, and external partners
• Monitor and manage resources, discipline budgets, fee expenditure, and change management across project stages
• Contribute to cost planning, value engineering, and strategic decision-making to enhance project outcomes
• Foster a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team environment, promoting interdisciplinary teamwork
• Apply advanced technical expertise to manage complex projects, ensuring design integrity, budget control, and milestone achievement
• Work independently to prioritise tasks and resolve complex technical and coordination challenges
• Mentor junior staff, lead production of high-quality deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships
• Support continuous improvement, innovation, and adherence to best practices, standards, and codes
• Demonstrate leadership in communication, technical judgement, and execution aligned with project and organisational goals

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification
• Minimum nine years of post-undergraduate professional experience
• RIBA Part 2, AIA, or equivalent professional accreditation preferred
• Proven experience leading architectural teams on complex building projects
• Strong knowledge of architectural design standards, building codes, and multidisciplinary coordination
• Experience managing resources, fees, and project budgets
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-driven mindset

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including disability insurance
• Opportunity to lead landmark building projects in Dubai and across the region
• Exposure to international design standards and global project delivery networks
• Collaborative, inclusive workplace with strong focus on leadership development
• Long-term career progression within a global consultancy

About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across architecture, engineering, planning, and program management. Based in Dubai, AECOM combines global expertise with regional insight to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient building solutions across the Middle East.
Job Title Associate - Architecture - Building Design - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Associate - Architecture - Building Design - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Associate - Architecture role at AECOM Dubai is a senior design leadership position responsible for directing architectural teams and delivering complex building projects from concept through delivery. Reporting under the guidance of an Associate Director, this role combines design leadership, technical excellence, multidisciplinary coordination, and client engagement to achieve high-quality, compliant, and commercially successful outcomes.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Architecture & Planning
Function: Architect
Salary: 22000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate internal architectural teams and external specialist consultants to ensure cohesive project delivery
• Set clear design direction including aesthetics, materials, and technical solutions to resolve interdisciplinary interfaces
• Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with the design brief, company standards, industry guidelines, codes, and client expectations
• Provide strong design leadership during early project phases and maintain oversight through all subsequent stages
• Conduct technical quality reviews of architectural deliverables and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, and corporate standards
• Manage coordination of sub-consultants, global delivery centers, and external partners
• Monitor and manage resources, discipline budgets, fee expenditure, and change management across project stages
• Contribute to cost planning, value engineering, and strategic decision-making to enhance project outcomes
• Foster a collaborative, creative, and high-performing team environment, promoting interdisciplinary teamwork
• Apply advanced technical expertise to manage complex projects, ensuring design integrity, budget control, and milestone achievement
• Work independently to prioritise tasks and resolve complex technical and coordination challenges
• Mentor junior staff, lead production of high-quality deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships
• Support continuous improvement, innovation, and adherence to best practices, standards, and codes
• Demonstrate leadership in communication, technical judgement, and execution aligned with project and organisational goals

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification
• Minimum nine years of post-undergraduate professional experience
• RIBA Part 2, AIA, or equivalent professional accreditation preferred
• Proven experience leading architectural teams on complex building projects
• Strong knowledge of architectural design standards, building codes, and multidisciplinary coordination
• Experience managing resources, fees, and project budgets
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-driven mindset

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including disability insurance
• Opportunity to lead landmark building projects in Dubai and across the region
• Exposure to international design standards and global project delivery networks
• Collaborative, inclusive workplace with strong focus on leadership development
• Long-term career progression within a global consultancy

About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across architecture, engineering, planning, and program management. Based in Dubai, AECOM combines global expertise with regional insight to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient building solutions across the Middle East.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 22000.00
Salary to 32000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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