Senior Architect

We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect with joinery experience to join our team in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate fit-out and joinery shop drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, construction details, and fixing details.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, joinery factories, and site teams to resolve technical queries and ensure accurate execution.
• Prepare and submit material submittals, RFIs, method statements, and technical documents.
• Review joinery material and hardware submittals, including timber, veneers, laminates, finishes, hinges, runners, and fixing systems.
• Provide technical support to the site team during project execution.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and site discrepancies.
• Coordinate MEP services with architectural and interior fit-out works.
• Review site conditions and propose practical technical solutions.
• Inspect fit-out and joinery installations to verify dimensions, alignment, finishes, and workmanship against approved drawings and samples.
• Maintain proper documentation and follow up on consultant approvals.
• Assist the Project Manager and site team with technical coordination and project requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Dubai/UAE fit-out projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of interior fit-out, renovation, joinery, and custom furniture works.

Skills

• Proven ability to prepare and review detailed fit-out and joinery shop drawings for fabrication and installation.
• Good knowledge of architectural finishes, gypsum works, ceilings, flooring, doors, kitchens, wardrobes, cabinetry, wall paneling, and custom furniture.
• Sound knowledge of solid wood, MDF, plywood, veneers, laminates, and paint finishes, including their suitability for different joinery applications.
• Understanding of joinery construction methods, hardware selection, fabrication tolerances, and installation requirements is required.
• Knowledge of MEP coordination is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit/BIM is an advantage.