Senior Architect (Theme Parks) - Consultancy

United Arab Emirates  |  Permanent

Our International Architectural & Engineering Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Senior Architect to join their team in Abu Dhabi to work on new Theme Park Projects in the UAE and MENA region. Successful candidates will have experience as an Architect working on Theme Park projects 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:

• 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 (Theme Parks) Experience:

• Minimum of BSc in Architecture
• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience in architectural design and project delivery
• Proven experience in theme park projects
• Strong background in rides coordination and integration into architectural design, including collaboration with ride vendors and specialist consultants
• Solid knowledge of Abu Dhabi codes, regulations, and authority requirements
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to confidently present design solutions proposals to clients and stakeholders
• Experience in client-facing roles, including leading meetings, workshops, and design reviews
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the project and company professionally

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

Date Posted: 17 Feb 2026

Status: Open