Project Architect

You lead, you manage, you are passionatewe are looking for youProject Architect7–10 Years ExperienceWe are looking for a Project Architect who owns a project from brief to handover, leading design development, technical resolution, and delivery with authority and integrity. You will be the central point of coordination between the design team, consultants, clients, and authorities, ensuring every stage is resolved, documented, and delivered to standard. Revit fluency is essential, not only as a production tool, but as the backbone of how a project is managed, coordinated, and controlled.
Experience leading villa and tower projects through to construction is a prerequisite.
Senior leadership sets the direction; the expectation is that you will carry the project.
You're probably a great fit ifBachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture7-10 years of professional experience within an architectural practice, with at least 3–4 years in a project lead roleProven delivery of villa and mid-to-high-rise tower projects, ideally through to completion on siteDemonstrated ability to manage a project team, programme, and client relationship independentlyRevit proficiency is non-negotiable: model setup, families, parameters, schedules, worksharing, and BIM coordination workflowsStrong working knowledge of GCC authority submission requirements and local building codes in the UAE3D visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, D5, or equivalent) are a plusKey ResponsibilitiesLead projects end-to-end, from concept and schematic design through detailed design, authority approvals, tender, and construction stageOwn the design vision of each project, establishing the concept, narrative, and design language and carrying them consistently from first sketch to completed buildingLead concept generation and design exploration, setting creative direction for the team and driving the design through iterative reviewDefine and uphold the studio's design language across projects, ensuring every output reflects a coherent architectural identityAct as the design authority on the project, making final calls on design decisions, materials, and detailing, and protecting design intent against cost, programme, and consultant pressuresLead internal design reviews and critiques, raising the quality of thinking across the teamCurate materiality, façade expression, and spatial quality, working closely with interior, landscape, and specialist consultants to keep the design unifiedOwn the project programme: set deliverables, manage deadlines, and keep the team on scheduleDirect and mentor a project team of architects and designers, reviewing their output for quality, accuracy, and design intentOversee Revit model strategy, including setup, standards, worksets, families, and federated coordination with structural, MEP, and interior consultantsLead consultant coordination and clash resolution, driving decisions rather than waiting for themPrepare and manage authority submissions and approvals within GCC regulatory frameworksReview and sign off complete drawing sets for villa and multi-storey tower typologies before issueLead client and consultant meetings; present, defend, and articulate design decisions with confidenceProvide technical support during tender and construction, including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, site visits, and variation assessmentIdentify risks early (design, technical, programme, or commercial) and bring solutions along with the problemWhat We Look ForLeadership: you set the standard for your team and hold itTechnical precision: detail matters here at every scale, and you are the final checkDesign sensitivity: the ability to protect and carry intent through every stage, from sketch to siteOwnership: of the brief, the programme, the team, and the outcomeResourceful: no brief is too complex, no constraint too tightAll In: we believe in the work we are building together. Every project, every detail, every decision is fully committed, with no half measures.
What to ExpectA collaborative, low-hierarchy environment where your work has direct impact. We're still building — which means the role will evolve, and so will the opportunities around it.
Work remotely: work from anywhere, with flexible schedules and async-first collaborationGlobal team: collaborate with teammates across time zones, backgrounds, and perspectivesWell compensated: competitive pay with clear growth paths and performance-based upsideOwnership in business: take real ownership of outcomes, not just tasks, and shape design and project decisionsInnovation & growth: work on meaningful problems, experiment often, and grow your skills quicklyInspiring teammates: work with driven, thoughtful people who raise the bar and support each otherAll questions in the application must be answered in full. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.