Lead Architect (Site Supervision)

We are seeking an experienced Lead Architect to lead architectural design coordination and provide site supervision services for large-scale building projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the architectural intent is maintained throughout construction managing multidisciplinary coordination reviewing contractor submissions and overseeing site execution in compliance with project specifications local regulations and quality standards.

• Lead architectural design review and technical coordination throughout project lifecycle.
• Supervise architectural works on-site and ensure compliance with approved drawings specifications and contract requirements.
• Review and approve shop drawings material submittals RFIs method statements and mock-ups.
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare site observation reports.
• Coordinate with clients consultants contractors and authorities to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with UAE building codes authority regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Lead architectural QA/QC activities and manage snagging de-snagging and handover processes.
• Mentor junior architects and site supervision staff.
• Participate in design changes value engineering and technical problem solving during construction.

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture.
• Professional registration/accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in architecture with significant experience in construction supervision/PMC/consultancy projects.
• Experience in large-scale mixed-use commercial hospitality residential aviation healthcare or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural detailing building materials construction methodologies and UAE regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Revit BIM platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with international engineering consultancy firms.
• Previous experience in Abu Dhabi and familiarity with DMT ADM and UAE authority requirements.
• Site supervision experience on projects valued above USD 100M.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing contractor performance.

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This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.

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Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.