Architect

Job Purpose

The post is to work as Architect with the Planning Section team and mainly to assist the Asst Director – Planning & Projects Design. Review & advice the feedback on the authority design submissions and provide technical feedback in line with DIEZ regulations.

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.
• Ensure the authority design reviews are carried out on timely manner
• Oversee coordination across all disciplines to ensure fully integrated authority reviews.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure site inspections are carried out as per site requirements.
• Proactively identify and address approval-related risks.

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture (mandatory).

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in architectural design and Urban Planning.
• Proven experience in Authorities regulations & standards .
• Experience in the UAE and familiarity with local authority processes preferred.
• Project Management skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office packages.