# Associate / Associate Director – Technical Architect — WSP in the Middle East

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 35,000 to 55,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-21
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## Description

Job Description

WSP in the Middle East are seeking a highly accomplished Associate / Associate Director – Technical Architect to join our Abu Dhabi team and lead the technical delivery of major multidisciplinary projects across the UAE and wider Middle East region.

The Associate / Associate Director – Technical Architect will provide technical leadership across all stages of design and project delivery, ensuring architectural excellence, compliance, constructability, and quality. The role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience delivering large-scale, complex developments in the Middle East and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architectural design and delivery of major projects from concept through construction.

• Provide expert guidance on building systems, materials, detailing, coordination, and technical compliance.

• Review and approve architectural deliverables to ensure alignment with project requirements, quality standards, and local regulations.

• Coordinate closely with structural, MEP, landscape, and specialist disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.

• Lead technical reviews, design audits, and quality assurance processes.

• Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations, international codes, and client standards.

• Provide technical mentoring and leadership to architects and project teams.

• Support project directors and design leads in managing programme, risk, resources, and technical performance.

• Interface with clients, authorities, contractors, and key stakeholders throughout project delivery.

• Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and strategic client engagements where required.

• Champion innovation, sustainability, and digital design methodologies across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in architecture.

• Minimum 15 years' professional experience, with significant exposure to the Middle East market.

• Proven track record delivering large-scale mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, residential, aviation, cultural, healthcare, or public sector projects.

• Strong technical expertise in architectural detailing, specifications, building systems, and construction methodologies.

• In-depth understanding of UAE authority approvals and building regulations.

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design coordination.

• Strong knowledge of international design and construction standards.

• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.

• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Preferred

• Chartered Architect, RIBA, AIA, ARB, or equivalent professional accreditation.

• Experience working within leading international consultancy environments.

• Knowledge of BIM delivery processes and digital design platforms.

• Experience leading teams within complex, fast-paced project environments.

What You'll Bring

• Strategic technical leadership.

• Strong commercial and project delivery awareness.

• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• A collaborative approach with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Commitment to quality, innovation, and design excellence.

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## Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
Minimum 15 years' professional experience, with significant exposure to the Middle East market.
Proven track record delivering large-scale mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, residential, aviation, cultural, healthcare, or public sector projects.
Strong technical expertise in architectural detailing, specifications, building systems, and construction methodologies.
In-depth understanding of UAE authority approvals and building regulations.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design coordination.
Strong knowledge of international design and construction standards.
Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

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