Architect JOB

Job Title: Architect

Department: Project Management & Engineering

Role Purpose:

To lead and support the architectural design and delivery of DCT Abu Dhabi’s capital projects, ensuring creative, compliant, and contextually appropriate solutions that align with the DCT’s strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

• Lead and support the design development and delivery of DCT Abu Dhabi’s capital projects


• Manage assigned architectural projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with DCT’s strategic vision and adherence to International Building Codes (IBC), Abu Dhabi Development Guidelines, DMAT/UPC Plan 2030, and Fire & Life Safety Standards


• Conduct site visits to monitor project execution, assess design implementation, and resolve on-site challenges


• Provide hand-drawn sketches and quick design solutions during site meetings to support real-time decision-making

Design Oversight & Technical Review:

• Review and evaluate architectural designs, construction drawings, specifications, and proposals across all project stages, ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi codes, standards, and DCT guidelines


• Provide expert input on material selection, construction detailing, and suitability of design solutions in the UAE context


• Contribute to master planning and urban design initiatives, integrating cultural, heritage, and tourism considerations into spatial strategies.


• Proactively identify design opportunities and present innovative ideas through models, sketches, or reports to enhance project outcomes and cultural impact


• Prepare high-quality reports, project briefs, development guidelines, and presentations for board-level review and decision-making

Shared Activity:

• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager.


• Ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.


• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.


• Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization.


• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.


• Adhere to the DCT Occupational Safety and Health policy, regulations, and laws, and provide help to the Corporate EHS in executing the OSHMS.

Communication & Business Relationships:

Internal:

• Project Management and Engineering


• Tendering and Project Control Department


• Other Relevant Internal Stakeholders

External:

• Contractors/Subcontractors


• Consultants


• Suppliers/Vendors


• Other Relevant External Stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master Preferred) in Architecture, or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of Experience in Architecture preferably in Abu Dhabi or relevant role

Skills:

• Language:

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  • Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing
  
  
  • Arabic bilingual desirable but not mandatory
  
  
  
  

• Well-versed in International Building Codes (IBC), Abu Dhabi Design Codes, DMAT/UPC Plan 2030, and local development guidelines.


• Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros, V-Ray, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks) and platforms like Aconex and Midjourney.


• Experienced in preparing high-quality reports, project briefs, development guidelines, and board-level presentations.


• Proficient in producing hand-drawn sketches, working drawings, and construction details, with a strong understanding of Abu Dhabi Fire & Life Safety Codes and material suitability.


• Skilled in handling challenging situations with professionalism and resilience, applying creative and practical solutions.


• Confident in presenting ideas and project updates to leadership-level stakeholders, with clear and coherent communication skills.


• Comfortable conducting site visits across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, with the ability to assess project conditions and contribute to on-site decision-making.


• Demonstrates a strong passion for architecture, urban design, master planning, heritage conservation, and cultural tourism projects, with a deep appreciation for Abu Dhabi’s built environment.