Lead Architect

Job Description ATI is looking for a full-time LEAD ARCHITECT to join its Dubai Studio. The Role As a Lead Architect, you will assume responsibility for the delivery of large and challenging projects. You should be well organized and experienced and exhibit excellent communication, technical, and leadership skills to ensure successful coordination and delivery of projects. Key Responsibilities • Lead a design team through project completion. • Lead coordination and successful incorporation of client, authority, and design team requirements into project development. • Establish a clear understanding of the client brief, including scope, space requirements, operations, design expectations, budget, and time constraints. • Oversee project execution to align deliverables, resources, and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of packages, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and quality of documents in accordance with company policies and best practices. • Maintain clear communication with the client and design teams to ensure efficient progress through stage approvals. • Prepare proposals for a variety of typologies in accordance with; client requirements, local codes, regulations, and emerging best practices. • Contribute to the establishment of and adherence to ATI company protocols. • Lead the preparation of project documentation for clients, authorities, and contractors (incl. drawings, calculations, schedules, and specifications). • Liaise with site teams and make site visits throughout the construction phase to monitor progress, answer queries, and ensure completion of milestones according to project timelines. • Evaluate the success of design proposals and learn feedback for future projects. Qualifications And Skills • Bachelor's and preferably postgraduate degree in Architecture. • 12+ years experience within a high-profile design consultancy in the design and delivery of complex projects covering a variety of typologies from medium to large scale. (preferably to include high-rise mixed-use, residential, commercial, hotels, and education buildings) • 5+ years of relevant consultancy experience in the UAE. • Advanced knowledge of the Autodesk software suite, including Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, and AutoCAD. • Sound knowledge of UAE and international (UK / US) building codes and standards. • Current knowledge of appropriate materials, supply chain, and methods of construction. • Accreditation from a recognized international body is preferred. (AIA / RIBA) • LEED AP or USGBC Guiding Principles certification is preferred. • Active and professional engagement with client and design teams through fluent oral and written English, with an emphasis on listening, comprehension, and critical analysis to establish full project requirements. • Attention to detail, with supervisory responsibility to ensure complete and accurate project documentation. (reports/drawings/schedules/specifications, etc.) Candidates are requested to attach their CV along with their portfolios in PDF format. All applicants applying for this position should select the following code: LA/LI/160124 in the "Position Applying For/Position" field on the website application form. Previous applicants may re-apply. Apply Now! Show more Show less

Bachelor's and preferably postgraduate degree in Architecture. 12+ years experience within a high-profile design consultancy in the design and delivery of complex projects (covering a variety of typologies from medium to large scale, including high-rise mixed-use, residential, commercial, hotels, and education buildings). 5+ years of relevant consultancy experience in the UAE. Advanced knowledge of the Autodesk software suite, including Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, and AutoCAD. Sound knowledge of UAE and international (UK / US) building codes and standards. Current knowledge of appropriate materials, supply chain, and methods of construction. Accreditation from a recognized international body is preferred. (AIA / RIBA). LEED AP or USGBC Guiding Principles certification is preferred. Fluent English (oral and written) with strong communication and analytical skills. Attention to detail with supervisory responsibility to ensure complete and accurate project documentation (reports/drawings/schedules/specifications, etc.).

Lead a design team through project completion. Lead coordination and successful incorporation of client, authority, and design team requirements into project development. Establish a clear understanding of the client brief, including scope, space requirements, operations, design expectations, budget, and time constraints. Oversee project execution to align deliverables, resources, and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of packages, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and quality of documents in accordance with company policies and best practices. Maintain clear communication with the client and design teams to ensure efficient progress through stage approvals. Prepare proposals for a variety of typologies in accordance with client requirements, local codes, regulations, and emerging best practices. Contribute to the establishment of and adherence to ATI company protocols. Lead the preparation of project documentation for clients, authorities, and contractors (incl. drawings, calculations, schedules, and specifications). Liaise with site teams and make site visits throughout the construction phase to monitor progress, answer queries, and ensure completion of milestones according to project timelines. Evaluate the success of design proposals and learn feedback for future projects.