Senior Architect - Site Supervision
Posted date [2026-08-29]
(ID: 50420)
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Job Description and Requirements
Senior Architect - Site SupervisionJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Architect - Site Supervision
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Function: Architect
Experience: Minimum 12 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Architect - Site Supervision in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Construction opportunity with AECOM for an experienced architectural professional responsible for translating approved design intent into high-quality site execution across large-scale commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. The role combines architectural supervision, quality assurance, shop drawing review, material control, contractor coordination, HSE compliance, and technical problem solving throughout the construction phase.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Construction
Function: Architect
Salary: 23000-33000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Architect will act as a key technical
link between design teams and site delivery personnel, ensuring that architectural requirements are understood, coordinated, and executed correctly during construction. The position has direct influence over workmanship quality, material acceptance, design consistency, regulatory compliance, and the resolution of site conditions that could affect programme or budget.
Success in the role depends on combining architectural judgment with practical construction knowledge. The Senior Architect will assess work in progress, review contractor submissions, guide site teams, and help resolve design conflicts while protecting the overall quality and integrity of the completed development.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise architectural works across active construction areas and monitor implementation against approved design information.
* Verify that construction activities comply with architectural drawings, specifications, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
* Conduct regular site inspections to evaluate workmanship, finishes, materials, and installation quality.
* Review construction progress and identify architectural issues that could affect downstream activities.
* Perform quality assurance reviews and document areas requiring corrective action.
* Interpret design intent for contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and site supervision personnel.
* Review shop drawings for coordination, dimensional accuracy, constructability, and compliance with approved architectural requirements.
* Assess material samples and proposed finishes before implementation.
* Review construction methodologies where they affect architectural quality or design performance.
* Coordinate with design teams when site conditions require clarification or modification.
* Evaluate field conditions and propose technically appropriate solutions that maintain project objectives.
* Work with contractors and subcontractors to resolve architectural defects, interface issues, and incomplete works.
* Coordinate with structural and MEP disciplines when architectural details depend on multidisciplinary integration.
* Track identified non-conformances and corrective actions through to satisfactory closure.
* Verify remedial works before accepting completion of outstanding architectural items.
* Maintain detailed daily reports, inspection logs, correspondence, and construction records.
* Record changes and technical decisions to preserve an accurate project history.
* Prepare progress reports and communicate key architectural issues to project management.
* Present findings and recommendations during technical and coordination meetings.
* Monitor compliance with UAE and Middle East building codes and construction standards.
* Support consistent application of project quality procedures throughout site activities.
* Maintain awareness of cost and programme implications when evaluating design or construction changes.
* Assist with change order documentation where architectural scope is affected.
* Ensure design modifications are properly coordinated before implementation on site.
* Monitor health, safety, and environmental requirements during architectural supervision activities.
* Escalate unsafe conditions or significant compliance concerns through established project channels.
* Lead and mentor on-site architectural personnel where assigned.
* Set clear expectations for inspection quality, reporting, and professional conduct.
* Coordinate multiple architectural work fronts while maintaining design consistency across the project.
* Use CAD software and architectural design tools to review, interpret, or communicate technical information.
* Support project close-out by identifying and verifying completion of outstanding architectural works.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should have at least 12 years of professional experience covering architectural design, construction supervision, and site-based project delivery.
Proven involvement in large-scale commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects is essential. Applicants should understand architectural construction sequencing, materials, finishes, contractor workflows, and the practical challenges associated with delivering complex building designs.
Advanced proficiency in CAD software and architectural design tools is required, along with the ability to interpret detailed drawings, technical specifications, shop drawings, and construction documentation.
Strong knowledge of UAE and wider Middle East building codes, regulations, and construction standards is important for this position. Candidates should be able to identify compliance issues and advise project teams on appropriate corrective measures.
The role suits a senior architect who can work confidently with contractors and multidisciplinary consultants, make sound technical decisions under site pressure, and maintain architectural quality without losing sight of programme and budget requirements.
Skills Set
* Architectural site supervision
* Architectural design implementation
* Building construction
* Commercial building projects
* Residential building projects
* Mixed-use developments
* Architectural drawings
* Shop drawing review
* Material sample review
* Architectural finishes
* Construction methodologies
* Design intent verification
* Quality assurance
* Quality control
* Site inspections
* Workmanship assessment
* UAE building codes
* Middle East construction standards
* Regulatory compliance
* CAD software
* Architectural design tools
* Technical documentation
* Daily site reports
* Inspection logs
* Change orders
* Construction records
* Corrective action management
* Contractor coordination
* Subcontractor coordination
* Vendor coordination
* Design team coordination
* Structural coordination
* MEP coordination
* Field condition resolution
* Construction problem solving
* Progress reporting
* HSE compliance
* Site team leadership
* Project close-out
Why Join Us
Senior architectural supervision is central to delivering buildings that preserve design quality while meeting practical construction, regulatory, and programme requirements. Abu Dhabi\'s continuing pipeline of complex developments creates strong demand for professionals who can combine design expertise with disciplined site leadership.
AECOM offers exposure to multidisciplinary building projects where senior architects work directly with engineering, construction, and project management teams. The role provides a strong platform for deepening expertise in site delivery, design coordination, quality assurance, contractor management, and complex building execution.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing architecture, engineering, planning, environmental, program management, and construction management services. Its Buildings and Places teams support major developments through integrated design, technical coordination, construction supervision, and multidisciplinary project delivery across the United Arab Emirates and international markets.
Success in the role depends on combining architectural judgment with practical construction knowledge. The Senior Architect will assess work in progress, review contractor submissions, guide site teams, and help resolve design conflicts while protecting the overall quality and integrity of the completed development.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise architectural works across active construction areas and monitor implementation against approved design information.
* Verify that construction activities comply with architectural drawings, specifications, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
* Conduct regular site inspections to evaluate workmanship, finishes, materials, and installation quality.
* Review construction progress and identify architectural issues that could affect downstream activities.
* Perform quality assurance reviews and document areas requiring corrective action.
* Interpret design intent for contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and site supervision personnel.
* Review shop drawings for coordination, dimensional accuracy, constructability, and compliance with approved architectural requirements.
* Assess material samples and proposed finishes before implementation.
* Review construction methodologies where they affect architectural quality or design performance.
* Coordinate with design teams when site conditions require clarification or modification.
* Evaluate field conditions and propose technically appropriate solutions that maintain project objectives.
* Work with contractors and subcontractors to resolve architectural defects, interface issues, and incomplete works.
* Coordinate with structural and MEP disciplines when architectural details depend on multidisciplinary integration.
* Track identified non-conformances and corrective actions through to satisfactory closure.
* Verify remedial works before accepting completion of outstanding architectural items.
* Maintain detailed daily reports, inspection logs, correspondence, and construction records.
* Record changes and technical decisions to preserve an accurate project history.
* Prepare progress reports and communicate key architectural issues to project management.
* Present findings and recommendations during technical and coordination meetings.
* Monitor compliance with UAE and Middle East building codes and construction standards.
* Support consistent application of project quality procedures throughout site activities.
* Maintain awareness of cost and programme implications when evaluating design or construction changes.
* Assist with change order documentation where architectural scope is affected.
* Ensure design modifications are properly coordinated before implementation on site.
* Monitor health, safety, and environmental requirements during architectural supervision activities.
* Escalate unsafe conditions or significant compliance concerns through established project channels.
* Lead and mentor on-site architectural personnel where assigned.
* Set clear expectations for inspection quality, reporting, and professional conduct.
* Coordinate multiple architectural work fronts while maintaining design consistency across the project.
* Use CAD software and architectural design tools to review, interpret, or communicate technical information.
* Support project close-out by identifying and verifying completion of outstanding architectural works.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should have at least 12 years of professional experience covering architectural design, construction supervision, and site-based project delivery.
Proven involvement in large-scale commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects is essential. Applicants should understand architectural construction sequencing, materials, finishes, contractor workflows, and the practical challenges associated with delivering complex building designs.
Advanced proficiency in CAD software and architectural design tools is required, along with the ability to interpret detailed drawings, technical specifications, shop drawings, and construction documentation.
Strong knowledge of UAE and wider Middle East building codes, regulations, and construction standards is important for this position. Candidates should be able to identify compliance issues and advise project teams on appropriate corrective measures.
The role suits a senior architect who can work confidently with contractors and multidisciplinary consultants, make sound technical decisions under site pressure, and maintain architectural quality without losing sight of programme and budget requirements.
Skills Set
* Architectural site supervision
* Architectural design implementation
* Building construction
* Commercial building projects
* Residential building projects
* Mixed-use developments
* Architectural drawings
* Shop drawing review
* Material sample review
* Architectural finishes
* Construction methodologies
* Design intent verification
* Quality assurance
* Quality control
* Site inspections
* Workmanship assessment
* UAE building codes
* Middle East construction standards
* Regulatory compliance
* CAD software
* Architectural design tools
* Technical documentation
* Daily site reports
* Inspection logs
* Change orders
* Construction records
* Corrective action management
* Contractor coordination
* Subcontractor coordination
* Vendor coordination
* Design team coordination
* Structural coordination
* MEP coordination
* Field condition resolution
* Construction problem solving
* Progress reporting
* HSE compliance
* Site team leadership
* Project close-out
Why Join Us
Senior architectural supervision is central to delivering buildings that preserve design quality while meeting practical construction, regulatory, and programme requirements. Abu Dhabi\'s continuing pipeline of complex developments creates strong demand for professionals who can combine design expertise with disciplined site leadership.
AECOM offers exposure to multidisciplinary building projects where senior architects work directly with engineering, construction, and project management teams. The role provides a strong platform for deepening expertise in site delivery, design coordination, quality assurance, contractor management, and complex building execution.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing architecture, engineering, planning, environmental, program management, and construction management services. Its Buildings and Places teams support major developments through integrated design, technical coordination, construction supervision, and multidisciplinary project delivery across the United Arab Emirates and international markets.
