Senior Architect (Buildings experience)

AECOM · Dubai, Dubai · Ref: 30092648

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Employer posting date: 24 Sep 2026

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Job details

Company
AECOM
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment
Contract
Work model
Onsite
Department
Engineering
Seniority
Associate

Job overview

AECOM is recruiting a Senior Architect (Buildings experience) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The active official vacancy, reference J10160189, supports construction, infrastructure, engineering or site-delivery work within Engineering.

Role purpose: Lead and coordinate all architectural design and engineering matters arising during the construction stage.

Delivery scope: Lead and coordinate all architectural design and engineering matters arising during the construction stage.; Act as the main focal point between the Site Supervision Team, Contractor, Design Team, suppliers, and specialist subcontractors.; Review architectural RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, samples, mock-ups, technical proposals, and as-built drawings.; Ensure that the Contractor prepares and maintains a detailed schedule for all architectural engineering submissions, approvals, procurement, and site activities.; Monitor the Contractor’s submission programme and ensure that all required documents are submitted sufficiently in advance to meet the construction programme.; Follow up on the appointment and mobilization of qualified architectural suppliers and specialist subcontractors and review their submission and procurement schedules.; Identify any delayed submissions, approvals, material procurement, supplier appointment, or engineering activity that may affect the construction programme.; Coordinate architectural matters with structural, civil, MEP, landscape, façade, and other relevant disciplines and resolve interface and constructability issues.; Lead architectural technical and progress meetings and ensure that all outstanding actions are properly tracked until closure.; Provide regular reports to the Site Line Manager and immediately highlight any risk affecting design coordination, procurement, progress, completion, or handover.

Candidate profile: Bachelors degree in Architectural Engineering ; 10-15 years of relevant experience; Previous experience in buildings projects; Previous experience in site supervision;

Workplace and engagement: Contract, onsite, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Salary, closing date and visa sponsorship are not disclosed by the employer.

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Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate all architectural design and engineering matters arising during the construction stage.
  • Act as the main focal point between the Site Supervision Team, Contractor, Design Team, suppliers, and specialist subcontractors.
  • Review architectural RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, samples, mock-ups, technical proposals, and as-built drawings.
  • Ensure that the Contractor prepares and maintains a detailed schedule for all architectural engineering submissions, approvals, procurement, and site activities.
  • Monitor the Contractor’s submission programme and ensure that all required documents are submitted sufficiently in advance to meet the construction programme.
  • Follow up on the appointment and mobilization of qualified architectural suppliers and specialist subcontractors and review their submission and procurement schedules.
  • Identify any delayed submissions, approvals, material procurement, supplier appointment, or engineering activity that may affect the construction programme.
  • Coordinate architectural matters with structural, civil, MEP, landscape, façade, and other relevant disciplines and resolve interface and constructability issues.
  • Lead architectural technical and progress meetings and ensure that all outstanding actions are properly tracked until closure.
  • Provide regular reports to the Site Line Manager and immediately highlight any risk affecting design coordination, procurement, progress, completion, or handover.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Architectural Engineering
  • 10-15 years of relevant experience
  • Previous experience in buildings projects
  • Previous experience in site supervision
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Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Civil engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Document control
  • Contract management
  • Risk management
  • Construction coordination

Salary and benefits

  • AECOM states that benefits depend on employment status and may include health and insurance coverage, paid time off, leave programmes, well-being resources, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings and an employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World. ; At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.; There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists.

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