(DIEZ) Manager - Architect

Job Description Main Responsibilities • The role oversees the design process from concept through to construction and project completion, ensuring that design solutions are functional, efficient, commercially viable, and technically compliant, while contributing to design initiation, space planning, and architectural direction. • It requires a strong understanding of material selection, façade systems, architectural detailing, construction methodologies, and integration within the broader urban and public realm context, with active involvement during execution to ensure that design intent is delivered on site. • Acting as a central coordination point, the role interfaces with internal stakeholders, consultants, and government authorities to ensure effective collaboration, regulatory compliance, cost control, and timely project delivery within approved budgets and schedules. • Key Responsibilities Design Review • Ensure the authority design reviews are carried out on timely manner • Oversee coordination across all disciplines to ensure fully integrated authority reviews. Stakeholder & Development • Coordination Support decision-making by clearly communicating design implications on Master Plan. • Coordinate with other Authorities such as RTA, DEWA etc to ensure the Master plan is aligned with the GIS System Planning & Urban Development • Generate and contribute to architectural design concepts, including massing, layouts, and façade direction. • Review design proposals to ensure architectural quality and coherence. Space Planning & Functional Efficiency • Review and optimize layouts to ensure all authority regulations are aligned. • Ensure the development planning parameters are within the allocated limits of Master Plan • Ensure integration of architecture with structural and MEP systems. Master Planning, Urban Planning & Public Realm Integration • Demonstrate a sound understanding of master planning and urban planning principles, including land use, density, circulation, and built form relationships. • Ensure architectural designs are appropriately integrated within the wider masterplan and urban context. • Understand and support the development of public realm elements, including connectivity, pedestrian experience, and placemaking. Consultant Management • Manage consultants & contractors to ensure adherence to DIEZ regulation. • Critically review submissions and challenge proposals where required. • Ensure consistency in architectural language and overall design quality. Authority Coordination & Compliance • Ensure site inspections are carried out as per site requirements. • Proactively identify and address approval-related risks. Qualifications Requirements: • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture (mandatory). • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in architectural design and Urban Planning. • Strong working knowledge of: • Autodesk Revit • Adobe Photoshop • Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and InDesign. • Ability to communicate design ideas effectively through visual and technical tools. Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA): Established in 2021, Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) consolidates and integrates the products and services of Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ), Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), and the Dubai CommerCity (DCC). Home to more than 5,000 registered companies from across 20 industries, DIEZ is at the heart of Dubai’s economic success – a major economic catalyst in the city’s development. Job Category Engineering Drawing Advertiser Emirati Human Resources Development Council Required Nationality UAE Only Monthly Salary Unspecified Schedule-Time Full time Job Posting 08/09/2026 Unposting Date 08/10/2026 Show more Show less

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture; Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in architectural design and urban planning; Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit; Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and InDesign.

The role oversees the design process from concept through to construction and project completion, ensuring that design solutions are functional, efficient, commercially viable, and technically compliant, while contributing to design initiation, space planning, and architectural direction. Act as a central coordination point, interfacing with internal stakeholders, consultants, and government authorities to ensure collaboration, regulatory compliance, cost control, and timely project delivery within approved budgets and schedules. Design Review: Ensure authority design reviews are carried out timely and oversee coordination across all disciplines for integrated reviews. Stakeholder & Development: Support decision-making by communicating design implications on Master Plan; coordinate with authorities to align with GIS systems. Planning & Urban Development: Generate architectural concepts, massing, layouts, and façade direction; review design proposals for architectural quality. Space Planning & Functional Efficiency: Review and optimize layouts per regulations; ensure master plan parameters are respected; integrate architecture with structural and MEP systems. Master Planning & Public Realm: Understand master & urban planning principles; integrate designs within wider masterplan; contribute to public realm elements. Consultant Management: Manage consultants & contractors to ensure DIEZ regulations compliance; review submissions; maintain architectural language and quality. Authority Coordination & Compliance: Ensure site inspections per requirements; identify and address approval-related risks.