Graduate Architect

Graduate Architect - Building Design Job SnapshotRole: Graduate Architect - Building DesignLocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: Architecture and PlanningFunction: ArchitectExperience: Graduate levelJob Type: Full-timeGraduate Architect - Building Design in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Architecture and Planning opportunity for a UAE National with a valid family book seeking to develop professional experience within a multidisciplinary architectural environment. AECOM is hiring a graduate-level architectural professional to support building design, technical documentation, design coordination, and project delivery while developing practical skills alongside experienced architects, engineers, and design specialists.

Job DetailsCountry: United Arab EmiratesCity: DubaiIndustry: Architecture and PlanningFunction: ArchitectSalary: 9000-14000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: AnyRole ContextThe Graduate Architect supports architectural teams across the development and coordination of building design projects while gaining practical exposure to professional consultancy workflows.

The position provides an opportunity to translate academic architectural knowledge into real project applications, including design development, drawing production, multidisciplinary coordination, technical documentation, and project reviews. Through structured project involvement, the role builds the technical and professional foundation required for long-term progression within architecture and the wider built environment. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport architects and design teams in developing architectural concepts and project documentation.

Assist with preparation of plans, elevations, sections, layouts, and architectural details.

Translate design direction and project requirements into clear architectural information.

Participate in concept, schematic, and detailed design activities under professional supervision.

Help coordinate architectural information with structural, MEP, landscape, and other engineering disciplines.

Review drawings and design documents for consistency, completeness, and coordination.

Incorporate approved design comments and revisions into project documentation.

Support preparation of architectural presentations, design reports, and client-facing materials.

Assist with research into materials, building systems, design precedents, and technical solutions.

Participate in multidisciplinary design coordination meetings and maintain records of relevant actions.

Support compliance reviews against project requirements and applicable design standards.

Assist senior team members with technical documentation and drawing packages.

Maintain organized project files, drawing records, and design information.

Contribute to design quality reviews and internal checking procedures.

Develop familiarity with professional architectural workflows, project stages, and consultancy standards.

Coordinate assigned tasks with architects, engineers, BIM professionals, and project managers.

Support responses to design comments from clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.

Apply feedback from senior architects to continuously improve technical and design capability.

Contribute to timely delivery of assigned architectural work packages.

Build practical understanding of multidisciplinary building design and integrated project delivery.

Ideal ProfileUAE National with a valid family book.

Graduate-level education in Architecture or a closely related architectural discipline.

Strong foundation in architectural design, spatial planning, and technical drawing.

Interest in developing a professional career within building design and multidisciplinary consultancy.

Ability to understand architectural drawings, design concepts, and technical information.

Familiarity with digital architectural design and documentation tools is advantageous.

Strong attention to detail and willingness to develop technical documentation skills. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams. Organized approach to managing drawings, revisions, assigned tasks, and project information.

Willingness to learn from senior architects and incorporate professional feedback into design work.

Interest in sustainable, coordinated, and technically deliverable building solutions.

Motivation to develop progressively toward greater architectural design and project responsibilities.

Skills

SetArchitectural designBuilding designConcept designSchematic designDesign developmentArchitectural drawingsPlans and elevationsSections and detailsTechnical documentationSpatial planningDesign coordinationMultidisciplinary coordinationArchitectural presentationsDesi