Senior Architect / Design Manager
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About the Role
Golden Square Engineering Consultants seeks a Senior Architect/Design Manager with 12+ years of experience to lead architectural design delivery, including detailed design, BIM coordination, and authority approvals.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage architectural teams through Design Development, Detailed Design, Tender Documentation, and IFC stages
- Oversee the preparation, review, and coordination of architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical reports
- Ensure all design deliverables comply with project briefs, client requirements, international standards, and local authority regulations
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to architects, BIM modelers, and technical staff
- Establish and maintain company wide architectural standards and quality procedures
- Coordinate with structural, MEP, interior design, landscape, façade, lighting, and specialist consultants
- Conduct interdisciplinary design reviews and clash detection workshops
- Monitor design progress against project schedules and resource plans
- Identify technical risks and propose effective mitigation measures
- Act as the primary architectural point of contact for clients during design delivery
- Coordinate submissions and approvals with relevant authorities including Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, DEWA, Civil Defence, RTA
- Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures for all architectural deliverables
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Master's Degree preferred)
- Minimum 12 years of experience in architectural consultancy, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Proven experience delivering residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed use, healthcare, or institutional projects
- Strong UAE/GCC project experience and knowledge of local regulations
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools
- Strong understanding of construction systems, building materials, and detailing
- Knowledge of UAE building codes, Dubai Municipality regulations, Civil Defence requirements, and international standards
- Familiarity with LEED, Estidama, Al Sa'fat, or other sustainability frameworks is advantageous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
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Company Description
- Golden Square Engineering Consultants (GS), established in 2001, is a leading multi disciplinary planning and design firm offering innovative architectural and engineering consulting services.
- With a focus on sustainable, energy efficient, and green building solutions, GS delivers high quality results for industrial, residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
- Collaborating with major developers, contractors, and consultants in the UAE and MENA region, GS specializes in design bid build and design build projects while ensuring timely and cost effective outcomes.
- Operating from offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Baghdad, and Canada, the firm remains dedicated to creating value and fostering long term client relationships.
Position Details
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Department: Architecture & Design
- Reports To: Director of Architecture / Managing Director
- Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
- We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Architect / Design Manager with a minimum of 12 years of professional experience, including substantial experience within the UAE and GCC region.
- The successful candidate will lead the architectural design delivery process, with a strong emphasis on detailed design, technical documentation, BIM coordination, authority approvals, and multidisciplinary design management.
- The role requires a technically strong architect capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring design excellence, compliance with local regulations, and the delivery of high quality construction documentation packages.
- The candidate must possess extensive experience in architectural consultancy environments and demonstrate leadership in coordinating architecture, structure, MEP, landscape, and specialist disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage architectural teams through Design Development (DD), Detailed Design, Tender Documentation, and IFC stages.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and coordination of architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical reports.
- Ensure all design deliverables comply with project briefs, client requirements, international standards, and local authority regulations.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to architects, BIM modelers, and technical staff.
- Establish and maintain company wide architectural standards and quality procedures.
- Lead the production and review of comprehensive detailed design packages.
- Develop architectural details, material specifications, construction assemblies, and technical solutions.
- Review shop drawings, material submissions, mock ups, and technical proposals during construction stages.
- Ensure constructability, coordination, and compliance throughout the design process.
- Manage preparation of tender and IFC documentation to the highest quality standards.
- Coordinate with structural, MEP, interior design, landscape, façade, lighting, and specialist consultants.
- Conduct interdisciplinary design reviews and clash detection workshops.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Master's Degree preferred).
- Registered Architect or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in architectural consultancy, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience delivering residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed use, healthcare, or institutional projects.
- Strong UAE/GCC project experience and knowledge of local regulations.
- Extensive experience in Detailed Design, Tender Documentation, and IFC package preparation.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools.
- Strong understanding of construction systems, building materials, and detailing.
- Knowledge of UAE building codes, Dubai Municipality regulations, Civil Defence requirements, and international standards.
- Familiarity with LEED, Estidama, Al Sa'fat, or other sustainability frameworks is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Good communication and presentation abilities.
- Exceptional technical detailing and problem solving capability.
- Commercial awareness and client management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Preferred Experience
- UAE consultancy experience with leading architectural or multidisciplinary firms.
- Experience managing projects from Design Development through Construction Documentation and Site Supervision support.
- Proven track record of delivering complex projects within Dubai and the wider GCC region.
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