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AE2987-JOB

Project Architect

Dubai, UAEPermanent6+ years experience9 positionsPosted 13 Aug 2026

About the role

This fantastic architectural practice in Dubai are looking for an Project Architect with between 3-5 years post Part-III experience to join the team in their Dubai office. We are looking for a Project Architect who's capable of running a job by themselves, reporting into the senior members of the team.

Responsibilities:
  • To develop and deliver the project design from inception through to completion throughout multiple design stages.
  • Develop and coordinate the project design, details, material specifications and specifications in line with the design.
  • Co-ordinate and assure quality, continuity and consistency of the project drawings and documentation.
  • Effectively coordinate and communicate to all disciplines, including architecture, structural, MEP, cost control and interior design.
  • Monitor and maintain project milestones via the companies internal systems
  • Ensure the pre-approved client concept design is rigorously developed and implemented with minimal variations, unless previously agreed with the Design Director/Partners/Client.

Requirements

  • Bachelors in Architecture
  • Between 6+ years of experience in architecture, project management, detail and design development, construction documents of high-end projects similar to the Vida Residence in Dubai.
  • Essential that you are currently based in UAE.
  • Present a portfolio of very high quality projects of similar scale, with experience in the residential / private villa / commercial sectors essential.
  • Demonstrate a considerable understanding of client communications, contract documentation, project scheduling, team leadership, building design, technical detailing, consultant coordination, and construction administration.
  • Self-motivated and self-disciplined in an intense collaborative studio environment, ability to organise, encourage and lead project teams.
  • Posses excellent organisational skills, show initiative and have the ability to work independently.
  • Understanding of our work and capability to execute its design intentions through various stages to completion.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD or Revit and SketchUp essential, hand drawings and visualisations is advantageous.
  • Demonstrate a track record of achieving excellence in project design development and delivery.

Benefits

  • 22-26,000 AED dependant on experience
  • Flights
  • Healthcare
  • Work/life balance.
  • 2 weeks working remotely per year.
  • Annual Bonus.
  • On your 5 year anniversary top performers have an option for profit share in the company.

Software

AutoCADRevitSketchUp

Expertise required

Architecture onlyConcept DesignDetailingFeasibility StudiesMiddle East exp idealSchematic DesignSiteTechnicalTechnical DrawingsWestern Educated

Project experience

CommercialHigh-endLuxuryMixed-useModernResidentialRetail

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Role at a glance
Reference
AE2987-JOB
Discipline
Architecture (buildings)
Location
Dubai, UAE
Job type
Permanent
Experience
6+ years
Salary
18-23,000 AED dependant on experience
Education
Bachelors in Architecture (buildings)
Positions
9

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