Senior Architect - Consultancy

United Arab Emirates  |  Permanent

Our International Architectural & Engineering Consultancy client has a new requirement for a number of experience Senior Architects to join their team in Dubai to work on a new build 5* Hotel and high rise residential, commercial and mixed use projects in the UAE and MENA region. Successful candidates will have experience as a Senior Architect ideally with a recognised consultancy company background.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire permanent role employed by our client.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Experience at a senior level and with good client facing and business development skills.
  • To inspire a team through strong and appropriate leadership.
  • To ensure design response are pragmatic and respond to the client brief whilst respecting the opportunities and constraints for every project, through climate, context and culture.
  • Taking ownership of individual schemes and taking them through from inception to completion.
  • Preparing feasibility options for various projects and working with other disciplines to test the validity of designs.
  • Preparing concept scheme designs from Client briefs.
  • Working as part of a team in the preparation of production information and working drawing packages.
  • Client facing responsibilities.
  • To provide design and technical leadership for major projects.
  • Liaison with key clients and be capable of discussing design/technical solutions to stakeholders including technical and non-technical clients – both in projects and at tender stage.
  • Successful delivery of projects to a high level of quality and Client satisfaction acting as Lead Consultant/ Design Manager.
  • Proven team management skills and experience.
  • Development of the design culture and capability of our multi disciplinary design team(s).
  • An inclusive leader with a confident operating style who is able to deal with diversity within the teams that they manage.
  • A resourceful, articulate and clear communicator with the ability to influence others.
  • Be able to work calmly under pressure and lead, inspire and motivate teams


Senior Architect Experience:

  • Minimum of BSc in Architecture
  • Minimum 6-10 years relevant experience, at least 2-3 in recognised design or consultancy companies.
  • Passion for design and interest in developments within the Architecture industry.
  • Passion for Detail and finding Technical solutions to Clients Requirements.
  • Working Knowledge of software’s including REVIT, AutoCAD Architecture, and SketchUp desirable.
  • Experience of producing concept designs.
  • Able to draw ‘free hand’ sketches and illustrate to a high level.
  • Capable of working and completing tasks independently as well as demonstrating a strong team work skills.
  • Able to present information clearly to all parties.
  • Able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to your role.


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.


Date Posted: 23 Nov 2023

Status: Filled