Senior Architect/Project Manager

Client of AE Recruitment

The Senior Architect / Project Manager will work under a Project Director, managing the delivery of large‑scale projects (including high‑rise and hotel developments) while remaining actively involved in the design process. This role is ideal for a Senior Architect who already has some project management exposure and is ready to formalise that experience into a clear step up in responsibility, leading internal teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead day‑tou2011day project management on assigned projects under the guidance of a Project Director, ensuring scope, program and budget are met.
• Participate in and contribute to the design process, reviewing and coordinating design information across disciplines.
• Plan and manage internal resourcing, assigning tasks and monitoring progress for architectural and engineering team members.
• Coordinate with multiple sub‑consultants and external stakeholders (client, operators, contractors, authorities) to ensure timely information flow.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, look‑ahead programs and progress reports.
• Organise and chair coordination meetings, issue minutes and track actions through to close‑out.
• Support contract administration activities including variation/change tracking, RFIs and technical clarifications in collaboration with the Project Director.
• Monitor project risks and issues, escalating early and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Champion quality, health and safety and compliance with relevant codes and standards across all project stages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (mandatory).
• Approximately 10+ years of post‑qualification experience, with a strong track record as a Senior Architect and demonstrable exposure to project management responsibilities.
• Proven UAE experience working with leading consultants or multidisciplinary design firms.
• Experience delivering large‑scale projects, ideally including high‑rise towers and/or hospitality projects in the Middle East.
• Solid understanding of all project stages from concept and schematic design through to detailed design and construction.
• Strong design literacy with the ability to discuss, critique and communicate design intent clearly to both internal teams and clients.
• Evidenced experience in programming, scheduling, reporting and project coordination (even if currently under a more senior PM).
• AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, MS Project and Primaverabr

Personal attributes

• Passionate about high‑quality design and keen to grow into a stronger project management role while staying connected to the creative process.
• Confident communicator, able to lead meetings and present to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in an integrated, multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and comfortable working on fast‑paced, complex projects.