Dubai - Consultant Architect (Design Lead)

Job Description

Consultant Architect (Design Lead)

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Khales Engineering Consultancy is a dynamic and growing engineering and project management firm based in Dubai. We are seeking a visionary Consultant Architect to lead our Design Department, steering architectural excellence across consultancy and contracting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design process from concept through execution.
• Develop innovative, sustainable, and functional design solutions that align with client briefs and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all designs comply with local authority standards (Dubai Municipality, SEWA, DEWA) and hold valid G+4 classification.

• Coordinate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teamsstructural, MEP, project management, interiorto integrate architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Oversee design integration across all project phases and across multiple emirates.

• Manage deliverables across Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah, and other Emirates, ensuring cohesive design implementation and site coordination.
• Conduct regular design reviews and quality checks, ensuring compliance with consultancy standards and regulatory codes.

• Oversee submission and approval processes with regulatory authorities, tracking NOCs, permits, and classification status.
• Maintain updates on local codes and authority requirements.

• Mentor junior architects and designers, encouraging professional growth and design excellence.
• Foster collaboration, creativity, and technical rigor within the Design Department Indeed+1

• Serve as the principal design consultant interfacing with clients, providing expert solutions and maintaining design consistency.
• Represent the firm in design presentations, regulatory discussions, and client meetings.

• Lead the review, approval, and sign-off of architectural drawings and technical submissions.
• Ensure architectural outputs meet high standards of safety, efficiency, sustainability, and aesthetics.

• Contribute to tender documentation, BOQ preparation, and the evaluation of contractors compliance with authority regulations.

• Provide oversight over MEP, architectural, and sustainability aspects across projects in Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah, and beyond.

• Bachelors in Architecture (Master&aposs preferred) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 7+ years of architectural design experience, with at least 3 years in the UAE consultation market.
• Proven track record in consultancy or design leadership for high-rise, residential, and commercial projects.
• Registration or eligibility as Consultant Engineer Architect with the UAE Society of Engineers and Dubai Municipality.
• Valid or eligible for Dubai Municipality G+4 classification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, and BIM workflows.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client-facing abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE building regulations, permitting, and green building standards Indeed+1.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• An opportunity to lead and shape the future of the Design Department.
• A collaborative, dynamic work environment.
• Significant career growth in a reputable consultancy.

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