Lead Architect Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-02-13]
(ID: 33457)
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Azizi Developments is a leading, award-winning developer based in Dubai, UAE. With over 11,000 residential units sold and thousands of homes delivered to local and international investors, the company emphasizes a construction-driven approach, a portfolio of luxury developments in prime locations, and a commitment to transparency and customer focus.
With a robust track record and significant project pipeline supported by an extensive land bank and strategic partnerships with key master developers, Azizi plans to launch and develop new residential and commercial properties worth several billion US dollars in the coming years. The company actively supports the UAE Vision 2021 and has contributed to iconic projects in Meydan, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan, Studio City, Sports City, and Downtown Jebel Ali. In 2019, marked as its ‘Year of Construction,’ Azizi\'s contractors have cast over 117 slabs, poured more than 165,000 tons of concrete, erected over 45 cranes, and constructed over 1.3 million sq. ft across ongoing projects as of September 2019.... |
Lead Architect
About the job
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Architect to oversee the technical development of architectural projects, ensuring compliance with local authority regulations and alignment with project objectives. This role requires expertise in managing technical documentation, resolving design challenges, and coordinating with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality, constructible designs.
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Industry: Architecture & Design
Job Function: Architectural Planning & Development
Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Full-time
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical development of projects across all design stages, ensuring compliance with authority submission requirements
- Review and approve detailed design drawings for accuracy and constructability
- Coordinate technical aspects with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to resolve design and construction challenges
- Ensure all technical documentation adheres to local authority codes and standards
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of international codes and standards such as IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and LEED, ensuring compliance where applicable
- Manage and mentor technical design teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives
- Conduct regular design reviews to maintain quality and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with the Head of Design to ensure project targets and design compliance are met
- Maintain the integrity of the concept design throughout the technical development phases
Job Requirements
- Bachelor\'s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field
- Proven experience in architectural design, particularly within hospitality projects
- Certification in BIM workflows is preferred
- Dubai Municipality registration is preferred
- Experience managing large-scale and complex architectural projects
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities to manage multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Visa sponsorship and medical insurance
- Annual flight allowance
- Career growth opportunities within a leading architectural firm
- Exposure to prestigious large-scale projects in Dubai
About the job
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Architect to oversee the technical development of architectural projects, ensuring compliance with local authority regulations and alignment with project objectives. This role requires expertise in managing technical documentation, resolving design challenges, and coordinating with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality, constructible designs.
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Industry: Architecture & Design
Job Function: Architectural Planning & Development
Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Full-time
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical development of projects across all design stages, ensuring compliance with authority submission requirements
- Review and approve detailed design drawings for accuracy and constructability
- Coordinate technical aspects with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to resolve design and construction challenges
- Ensure all technical documentation adheres to local authority codes and standards
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of international codes and standards such as IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and LEED, ensuring compliance where applicable
- Manage and mentor technical design teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives
- Conduct regular design reviews to maintain quality and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with the Head of Design to ensure project targets and design compliance are met
- Maintain the integrity of the concept design throughout the technical development phases
Job Requirements
- Bachelor\'s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field
- Proven experience in architectural design, particularly within hospitality projects
- Certification in BIM workflows is preferred
- Dubai Municipality registration is preferred
- Experience managing large-scale and complex architectural projects
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities to manage multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Visa sponsorship and medical insurance
- Annual flight allowance
- Career growth opportunities within a leading architectural firm
- Exposure to prestigious large-scale projects in Dubai
