Project Architect - Aviation

About the role

A leading international architectural practice is looking for a Project Architect to join its Dubai team on a major international airport project. The role suits a design-focused architect who wants to contribute to geometrically complex, large-scale architecture from concept through to construction documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop designs as part of the project team, working with the Senior Architect and supporting the Studio Lead
• Contribute to all project phases, including concept design, design development and construction documents
• Research and study technical implementation, local building codes and standards
• Take responsibility for the design, functional and technical development of the project
• Integrate the practice's blend of digital and analogue design methods into the design process
• Prepare drawings, specifications, graphics, working models and schemes
• Coordinate and communicate architectural design across multidisciplinary teams

Required profile

• Professional degree in architecture
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional experience, preferably in an international context
• Experience designing geometrically complex, large-scale projects, ideally airport-related
• Experience across all project phases is beneficial
• Fluent spoken and written English; German is a plus, and further languages are advantageous
• Candidates already based in Dubai are preferred

Required skills

• Strong conceptual and design ability, with good functional and technical understanding
• Proficiency in analogue and digital tools, including Rhino, Grasshopper, Rhino Inside, Revit/BIM, CAD and Adobe Creative Suite, and openness to learning new software

What we offer

• A high level of personal responsibility and creative freedom
• A dynamic, international working environment within a multidisciplinary team
• Innovative and varied work on a landmark project
• Working conditions in line with UAE legislation
• Immediate start