Architect

Key Responsibilities

Design Delivery

• Be an active member of the design team in the delivery of a project from concept stage to project completion.
• Ensure that designs meet all relevant international codes, IATA and ICAO standards, and UAE authority submission requirements (Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, Estidama, etc.).
• Guarantee that all project deliverables (drawings, specifications, reports) meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure full technical coordination across disciplines and with sub-consultants.
• Conduct reviews of deliverables at every stage for quality and compliance before submission.
• Act as the project’s design coordinator and contribute to design management activities.
• Participate in coordination and approval meetings with clients and authorities.

Documentation

• Ensure all design deliverables comply with Company/Client standards, as well as relevant UAE regulatory and aviation authority submission protocols (IATA/ICAO guidelines).
• Maintain systematic documentation for traceability and audit purposes.

Coordination

• Coordinate works internally across all disciplines.
• Coordinate externally with stakeholders, sub-consultants, statutory authorities, and aviation regulators.

Profile Specifications – Minimum Requirements

• 5–10 years of total experience, including large-scale projects; aviation sector experience is an advantage.
• Bachelor of Architecture / Master of Architecture Degree or equivalent.
• UAE / Country-specific Society of Engineers membership.
• International Accreditation (RIBA, AIA or equivalent) and Sustainability Certification (LEED, PQP, WELL, or equivalent) preferred.

Knowledge

• Statutory Authorities requirements and UAE codes/regulations (Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi UPC, Civil Defense, GCAA, etc.).
• IATA Airport Development Reference Manual (ADRM) and ICAO Annexes for airport planning and design.
• Fire & Life Safety principles, accessibility standards, and sustainable design principles.

Software Skills

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (BIM).
• Knowledge of 3D rendering and visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine).
• Experience with parametric and computational design tools (Grasshopper, Rhino, Dynamo).
• Familiarity with AI-driven architectural design tools (Spacemaker, TestFit, Autodesk Forma, ArchiGAN).
• Ability to use collaborative project management platforms (BIM 360, Navisworks, Asite, Primavera Cloud).
• Awareness of digital twin platforms and integration with asset management systems.