HEAD OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ENGINEERING

Confidential Company

1   Job Title: Head of Architectural Design Consultancy

Position Overview

The Head of Architectural Design Consultancy leads the architectural division, overseeing design strategy, concept development, project delivery, and client engagement. The role ensures creative excellence, regulatory compliance, technical accuracy, and alignment with commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage the architectural design team.

• Develop the consultancy’s design vision and technical standards.

• Set design quality benchmarks and ensure innovation across projects.

• Contribute to business development and strategic growth plans.

Design Oversight

• Oversee concept design, schematic design, detailed design, and tender documentation.

• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations and international standards.

• Approve design submissions, drawings, and specifications.

• Lead design reviews and technical coordination meetings.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary design representative to clients and investors.

• Present design concepts to executive stakeholders and boards.

• Build strong relationships with developers, contractors, and consultants.

Project Management

• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and timeline.

• Coordinate with structural, MEP, civil, and landscape consultants.

• Monitor quality assurance across all architectural deliverables.

Regulatory & Authority Coordination

• Oversee submissions to municipalities and regulatory bodies.

• Ensure compliance with planning laws, building codes, sustainability standards.

Business Development

• Support proposal preparation and tender submissions.

• Participate in pitching and securing new projects.

• Enhance the consultancy’s brand positioning and market reputation.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture.

• Master’s Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or related field preferred.

• Professional licensure or registration with relevant authority.

Experience

• 12–20 years of progressive architectural experience.

• Minimum 5–8 years in senior leadership or design director role.

• Experience handling large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects.

• GCC/UAE authority approval experience highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of architectural design principles and construction methods.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), and design visualization software.

• Strong understanding of sustainability and green building standards.

• Knowledge of international building codes and local regulations.

Leadership & Competencies

• Strong design vision and creative leadership.

• Strategic business acumen.

• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

• High-level stakeholder engagement ability.

• Strong team leadership and mentoring capability.