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About the Role
A Dubai-based architecture practice seeks a Senior Project Architect / Technical Delivery Lead to oversee project setup, technical governance, and delivery across hospitality, civic, and commercial projects.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end project setup including programmes, consultant coordination, and kick off structure
- Act as first escalation point for technical and delivery queries
- Oversee QA/QC across all projects and embed consistent technical standards
- Review project progress weekly and proactively manage delivery risk
- Attend client and consultant meetings as senior technical representative
- Support resource planning and review of bids and fee proposals
- Mentor and develop architects stepping into project leadership roles
- Step into delivery work directly when required
Requirements
- Qualified Architect (Part III or equivalent)
- 8 10+ years post qualification experience with senior/lead responsibility
- Strong UAE experience (regulations, authorities, consultants, delivery environment)
- Proven ability to run projects end to end
- Experience in at least two of: hospitality, civic/embassy, high end F&B/commercial
- Confident in client facing environments
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Position Overview
- A leading Dubai based architecture practice is seeking a Senior Project Architect / Technical Delivery Lead to take ownership of project setup, technical governance, and delivery oversight across a portfolio of high profile projects in hospitality, civic/embassy, and high end commercial sectors.
- This is a hands on player–coach role for a senior architect who thrives in delivery, enjoys building team capability, and is confident acting as the technical authority across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end to end project setup including programmes, consultant coordination, and kick off structure.
- Act as first escalation point for technical and delivery queries across the architectural team.
- Oversee QA/QC across all projects and embed consistent technical standards.
- Review project progress weekly and proactively manage delivery risk.
- Attend client and consultant meetings as senior technical representative when required.
- Support resource planning and review of bids and fee proposals.
- Mentor and develop architects stepping into project leadership roles.
- Step into delivery work directly when required to support project load.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Architect (Part III or equivalent).
- 8–10+ years’ post qualification experience, including senior/lead responsibility.
- Strong UAE experience (regulations, authorities, consultants, delivery environment).
- Proven ability to run projects end to end, not just contribute to design stages.
- Strong balance of technical architecture + project management capability.
- Experience across at least two of: hospitality, civic/embassy, high end F&B/commercial.
- Confident operating as a senior technical voice in client facing environments.
The Right Person
- Delivery focused architect who enjoys making projects run smoothly.
- Calm, decisive, and comfortable taking ownership without escalation.
- Strong mentor who develops others rather than becoming a bottleneck.
- Able to challenge clients professionally when required.
- Experienced in boutique or mid sized practices (preferred).
- Comfortable in fast paced UAE project environments.
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