Senior Architect- Rail Design

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Senior Architect- Rail Design (26001499)Job Description Senior Architect- Rail Design - (26001499) Job Description Job PurposeLead the development, review, and governance of architectural design for Rail projects, ensuring functional integration, sustainability, stakeholder alignment, and compliance with RTA standards. Serve as the architectural discipline lead through planning, procurement, and technical oversight of rail infrastructure design. Roles and Responsibilities Accountabilities:StrategyDevelop and manage pre- and post-contract architectural design concepts aligned with RTA’s transportation goals, sustainability directives, and long-term project vision.Contribute to the technical review of rail-related legislation, planning regulations, and investment-linked projects, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with RTA’s strategic objectives. Lead architectural input for Planning & Development Manuals, design guidelines, and Rail Agency standards to ensure consistency and excellence across all rail infrastructure projects. Incorporate sustainability strategies and environmental design principles into architectural works, embedding sustainability, green economy, and value-engineering principles to optimize lifecycle costs.Operations Oversee architectural deliverables including station design, signage, wayfinding, landscaping, and intermodal interfaces ensuring compliance with codes, accessibility standards, and stakeholder requirements. Review the acoustic design, noise and vibration control measures, and fit-out guidelines, providing detailed feedback. Additionally, evaluate the advertisement and retail strategies for rail projects, offering insights in collaboration with internal departments. Provide architectural consultation and cross-functional support to other engineering disciplines throughout pre- and post-contract phases, ensuring integrated design solutions. Review consultants for RFPs/Bids, developer proposals, and design submissions, validating compliance with architectural standards, value engineering, and operational performance targets. Review and provide feedback on design submissions for all rail projects, including elevated stations, underground stations, interchange stations, and station context planning. Support the architectural quality control during execution and handover, ensuring snag resolution, and adherence to Defect Notification Period (DNP) obligations. Ensure HSQE requirements related to architectural elements are implemented across all design and construction stages.Capture lessons learned from the project initiation stage through to the defect notification period.Product / Process Improvement Lead the preparation, review, and continuous update of internal architectural design manuals and documentation frameworks in line with international best practices. Consider user complaints and contextual improvements to enhance architectural station's usability, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Capture and integrate lessons learned from completed projects, feeding back into design frameworks and institutional knowledge to improve future delivery.Physical Working Conditions Conduct site inspections, material testing validations, and walk-throughs during design and construction phases to ensure compliance with approved architect Qualifications QualificationsBachelor's degree/ Master’s degree in Architecture6+ Years in case of Master’s degree (8+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree) Job Category: Architectural EngineeringAdvertiser: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment: Rail Planning & Projects DevelopmentEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 13/10/2026Unposting Date: 12/11/2026

Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Architecture. 6+ years of experience with a Master’s degree (8+ years with a Bachelor’s degree). UAE nationality requirement specified.

Lead the development, review, and governance of architectural design for Rail projects ensuring functional integration, sustainability, stakeholder alignment, and compliance with RTA standards. Serve as architectural discipline lead through planning, procurement, and technical oversight of rail infrastructure design. Develop and manage pre- and post-contract architectural design concepts aligned with RTA goals; contribute to technical review of planning regulations; lead input for manuals, guidelines, and standards; embed sustainability and lifecycle cost optimization. Oversee architectural deliverables including station design, signage, wayfinding, landscaping, and intermodal interfaces; review acoustics, noise and vibration control, and interior fit-out guidelines; provide architectural consultation to other disciplines; review consultants for bids and design submissions; support quality control during execution and handover; ensure HSQE requirements are implemented. Prepare and update internal architectural design manuals; integrate user feedback to enhance usability and efficiency; capture lessons learned for future projects. Conduct site inspections and material testing validations during design and construction.