Architect – Design & Planning (Dubai)

About the role

Meinhardt is looking for a talented and creative Architect to join its growing architectural design team in Dubai. You will support the design and planning of large‑scale projects across a wide range of sectors, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept development through to project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop architectural concepts, massing studies, spatial planning strategies and design narratives.
• Support design exploration using AI‑enabled tools and computational design workflows.
• Prepare, develop and refine drawings, reports, presentations and visualisations.
• Produce architectural documentation from concept through detailed design stages.
• Ensure compliance with UAE building regulations, authority requirements and design standards.
• Collaborate with structural, MEP, landscape, interior, lighting and specialist consultants.
• Contribute to residential, mixed‑use, commercial, healthcare, educational, civic, cultural and public‑realm projects.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, coordination meetings and client presentations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s degree advantageous).
• 4–5 years of professional architectural design experience.
• Proven ability to deliver design‑focused projects from concept to detailed design.
• Experience on large‑scale, complex projects with a strong emphasis on design quality and innovation.
• Solid expertise in architecture, urban design and spatial planning.

Required skills

• Proficiency with AI‑enabled design tools.
• Experience in computational design workflows.
• Knowledge of UAE building regulations and authority requirements.