Job Description

Position:

Lead Architect- Building & Infrastructure

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Company Type:

Engineering Consultant / Architecture & Planning Firm

:

Our client, a well-established international Engineering Consultancy firm in Abu Dhabi, is looking to hire a highly skilled Lead Architect with strong experience in building and good knowledge about infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate must come from a consulting background and should have prior experience working with government clients in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

Reports to the Operations / CEO and liaises with the CM/DCU and all the Heads of Departments. Develop, implements, and controls the Drawing and Review Procedures.

Lead, coordinate, and manage multi-disciplinary design teams to ensure high-quality project delivery in line with client requirements.

Manage the design process from concept to IFC (Issued for Construction) stage across architectural, civil, MEP, and infrastructure disciplines.

Coordinate design changes into the Design.

Review and reports KPIs related to Design.

Manage planning, organization, and process delivery of all design related activities.

Responsible for the elevation of issues that cannot be resolved at the package level for review and resolution with the Employer.

Responsible for reporting impacts on Program of any design change works required.

Review and assist in coordinating MEP and Structural drawings with all team members prior to issuing it to client / Bid / permit / construction.

Ensure design standards are maintained in all architectural details.

Manage, assist, and develop consultants including MEP, permit expeditors and architects.

Assist in development and updates to design standard guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills Requirements:

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Architecture.

10 to 15 years of experience in related field.

Excellent communication skills.

Proven experience managing design teams for both building and infrastructure projects.

Strong portfolio of projects delivered for government clients such as municipalities, housing authorities, or aviation/public infrastructure sectors.

Proficiency in design and coordination tools (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Navisworks, etc.) and project management software.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED30,000.00 - AED32,000.00 per month