Overview
Senior Architect at Caliberly — Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Job Title - Senior Architect About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead the architectural design and technical delivery of real-estate development and construction projects from concept through to hand-over. The successful candidate will manage design teams, ensure alignment with business objectives, maintain high quality standards, and ensure regulatory compliance in the UAE/GCC market. Key Responsibilities Lead the full architectural design process: conceptual design, schematic, detailed design, construction documentation and as-built drawings.
Full job description
Job Title - Senior Architect
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead the architectural design and technical delivery of real-estate development and construction projects from concept through to hand-over. The successful candidate will manage design teams, ensure alignment with business objectives, maintain high quality standards, and ensure regulatory compliance in the UAE/GCC market.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the full architectural design process: conceptual design, schematic, detailed design, construction documentation and as-built drawings.
Establish and manage architectural standards, design guidelines and quality control procedures to ensure design intent and construction delivery align.
Coordinate multidisciplinary work: structural, MEP, landscape, interior design, etc. ensuring integration, constructability, cost-effectiveness and design value.
Oversee authority approvals, local building codes (UAE/GCC), permitting, submission of drawings, and liaison with regulatory bodies.
Conduct site visits for design verification, monitor construction quality, manage design-related queries and support site teams in design interpretation and hand-over.
Mentor and manage the design team: lead, coach and develop architects/draftsmen, managing deliverables, performance, and resource planning.
Provide design-lead input during procurement/tender stages: review drawings, specifications, value-engineering proposals, cost-impact assessments.
Prepare regular reports, presentations and design updates for senior leadership: project status, design milestones, risk issues, budget variances.
Drive continuous improvement: adopt new tools (BIM/Revit), emerging technologies, sustainable design practices, and benchmark with industry trends.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture or related field; professional registration or accreditation preferred.
Minimum 8-12 years experience in architectural design and project delivery within the real-estate development or construction sector (UAE/GCC preferred).
Demonstrated portfolio of high-value residential, commercial, mixed-use or hospitality developments showing concept-to-completion experience.
Strong technical skills: proficient in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, 3D modelling, drawings production, design specification and detailing.
Expertise in UAE/GCC regulatory frameworks, building codes, authority submission processes and construction contract documents.
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills: able to engage with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams.
Commercially aware: understands cost implications, schedule constraints, value engineering and design-for-construction principles.
Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
Key Competencies & Behaviours
Strategic and design-oriented: able to bridge vision with technical feasibility and business outcomes.
Detail-focused: ensures accuracy in drawings, specifications and design delivery.
Collaborative leader: fosters team coordination, cross-discipline integration and mentorship.
Results-driven and accountable: takes ownership of design quality, timelines and project responsibilities.
Innovator and adaptable: stays up-to-date with design trends, tools, sustainability and construction methods.
Professional integrity: maintains high standards of ethics, compliance and client representation.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits aligned with UAE market for senior architectural leadership.
Opportunity to work on landmark real-estate or construction projects and influence design strategy and delivery.
Exposure to end-to-end project lifecycle and growth in a design leadership capacity.
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