Position:                     Lead Architect

Location:                    Abu Dhabi, UAE

Company Type:         Engineering Consultant / Architecture & Planning Firm

Job Description:

Our client, a well-established international Engineering Consultancy firm in Abu Dhabi, is looking to hire a highly skilled Lead Architect with strong experience with multi use buildings / high rises and also 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 working within a consultancy
• 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. REVIT is a must and technical aspected will be tested in the interview.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.