Architect

Company Overview

Meinhardt is one of the world’s most respected engineering consultancies, with a proven track record of delivering innovative, buildable, and sustainable solutions across buildings, infrastructure, and mission-critical facilities. With over 6,000 professionals across 61 offices worldwide, Meinhardt partners with leading developers, governments, and private clients to shape cities and communities.

Our Vision, Mission & Values

• Vision: Be the world’s preferred urban & infrastructure solutions provider.
• Mission: Deliver commercially successful, highly buildable, sustainable solutions exceeding clients’ expectations.
• Values: Accountability, Collaboration, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Innovation, Ownership, Respect, Sustainability.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and creative Architect to join our growing architectural design team in Dubai.

The role involves supporting the design and planning of large-scale projects across a diverse range of sectors, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams from concept development through project delivery. The successful candidate will contribute to high-impact projects, develop innovative design solutions, and support digital and AI-enabled design workflows to deliver high-quality architectural outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural concepts, massing studies, spatial planning strategies, and design narratives.
• Support design exploration through AI-enabled tools and computational design workflows.
• Prepare, develop, and refine architectural drawings, reports, presentations, and visualizations.
• Produce architectural documentation from concept through detailed design stages.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, UAE building regulations, authority requirements, and design standards.
• Manage design tasks creatively, with a strong focus on aesthetic excellence, innovation, and buildable solutions.
• Collaborate closely with design, delivery, project, and multidisciplinary teams to support seamless project execution.
• Coordinate effectively with structural, MEP, landscape, interior design, lighting, and specialist consultants.
• Contribute to design solutions across residential, mixed-use, commercial, healthcare, educational, civic, cultural, and public realm projects.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, coordination meetings, and client presentations.
• Support the preparation of design packages, project submissions, and presentation materials.
• Maintain design intent and documentation quality throughout project development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution; Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 4–5 years of professional architectural design experience.
• Proven experience delivering design-focused projects from concept through detailed design.
• Experience contributing to large-scale and complex projects with a strong emphasis on design quality and innovation.
• Solid expertise in architecture, urban design, and spatial planning.
• Strong knowledge of UAE building regulations, standards, policies, approval procedures, and statutory authority requirements.
• Proven experience working within BIM environments and Revit-based projects.
• Middle East or UAE project experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work across multiple projects.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience using AI-driven design tools and workflows is a strong advantage.
• Strong conceptual, creative, and aesthetic design capabilities.
• Ability to produce compelling presentations, visualizations, and design narratives.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows, digital design coordination, and multidisciplinary project environments.
• Good understanding of architectural documentation, design packages, and project submission requirements.

Preferred Attributes

• Design-driven mindset with a strong passion for innovation and architectural excellence.
• Ability to transform ideas into compelling and technically sound architectural solutions.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively with architects, engineers, and specialist consultants.
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Proactive, organized, and capable of supporting complex projects in a fast-paced design environment.
• Interest in technology, AI-enabled design workflows, and continuous professional development.

Please submit /forward your CV to recruitment.mena@meinhardtgroup.com if you meet the above requirements.

Good Luck