Project Architect

We're recruiting a Project Architect for one of our clients, an architectural consultancy company based in Dubai, UAE. About Our Client: Our client is a growing architectural consultancy focused on delivering innovative, functional, and sustainable design solutions. The firm specializes in architectural planning, design development, authority approvals, and project coordination across residential and mixed-use developments. With a commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction, the company aims to provide professional architectural services that meet the highest industry standards. Key Responsibilities: Ensure design decisions comply with local authority regulations before submission. Prepare, review, and coordinate drawing sets and documentation for building permit, planning approval, and NOC (No Objection Certificate) applications. Submit applications through authority portals (e.g., municipal, civil defense, and utility providers) and track their progress. Address Requests for Additional Information (RAI) or plan review comments promptly. Attend pre-application meetings, technical review sessions, and inspection walkthroughs with authorities. Justify design deviations or seek variances when strict code compliance conflicts with project objectives. Document meeting minutes and track authority decisions. Communicate authority requirements to structural, MEP, and other discipline architects/engineers. Schedule and accompany authority inspectors during on-site inspections. Obtain completion certificates, occupancy permits, or operational licenses. Maintain organized records of all authority submissions, approvals, correspondence, and permit conditions. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Architecture 5–10 years of experience in an architectural firm Experience serving as the technical and regulatory liaison between the design/construction team and government authorities Must have valid Dubai Municipality (DM) Architect approval/registration for G+2 or G+4 projects. Benefits Employee Benefits as per UAE labor law