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Consultant Architect (Design Lead)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Consultant Architect (Design Lead)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Khales Engineering Consultancy is a dynamic and growing engineering and project management firm based in Dubai. We are seeking a visionary Consultant Architect to lead our Design Department, steering architectural excellence across consultancy and contracting projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Development

  • Lead the architectural design process from concept through execution.
  • Develop innovative, sustainable, and functional design solutions that align with client briefs and UAE regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure all designs comply with local authority standards (Dubai Municipality, SEWA, DEWA) and hold valid G+4 classification.

Coordination & Integration

  • Coordinate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams—structural, MEP, project management, interior—to integrate architectural and engineering disciplines.
  • Oversee design integration across all project phases and across multiple emirates.

Project Oversight & Execution

  • Manage deliverables across Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah, and other Emirates, ensuring cohesive design implementation and site coordination.
  • Conduct regular design reviews and quality checks, ensuring compliance with consultancy standards and regulatory codes.

Approval & Authority Liaison

  • Oversee submission and approval processes with regulatory authorities, tracking NOCs, permits, and classification status.
  • Maintain updates on local codes and authority requirements.

Mentorship & Team Development

  • Mentor junior architects and designers, encouraging professional growth and design excellence.
  • Foster collaboration, creativity, and technical rigor within the Design Department Indeed+1

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as the principal design consultant interfacing with clients, providing expert solutions and maintaining design consistency.
  • Represent the firm in design presentations, regulatory discussions, and client meetings.

Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance

  • Lead the review, approval, and sign-off of architectural drawings and technical submissions.
  • Ensure architectural outputs meet high standards of safety, efficiency, sustainability, and aesthetics.

Tendering & Commercial Support

  • Contribute to tender documentation, BOQ preparation, and the evaluation of contractors’ compliance with authority regulations.

Regional Integration

  • Provide oversight over MEP, architectural, and sustainability aspects across projects in Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah, and beyond.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Architecture (Master's preferred) from a recognized university.
  • Minimum 7+ years of architectural design experience, with at least 3 years in the UAE consultation market.
  • Proven track record in consultancy or design leadership for high-rise, residential, and commercial projects.
  • Registration or eligibility as Consultant Engineer – Architect with the UAE Society of Engineers and Dubai Municipality.
  • Valid or eligible for Dubai Municipality G+4 classification.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, and BIM workflows.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and client-facing abilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of UAE building regulations, permitting, and green building standards Indeed+1.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • An opportunity to lead and shape the future of the Design Department.
  • A collaborative, dynamic work environment.
  • Significant career growth in a reputable consultancy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED17,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

  • What is your notice period?
  • What is your expected salary?
  • Do you have Bachelor in Architect?

Experience:

  • Engineering Consultancy: 7 years (Preferred)

Language:

  • Arabic (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driving license (Required)
  • Society of Engineer Card (Required)
  • Dubai Municipality Card G+4 (Preferred)

Location:

  • Dubai (Required)

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