Architect JOB

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

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:





    • 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.

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