Senior Architect - Interior Designer

Senior Architect
- Interior Designer Job Snapshot
- Role:
Senior Architect
- Interior Designer

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Architecture and Planning
- Function:
Architecture-Interior Design

- Experience:

Minimum 15 years in interior design and architecture, including at least 10 years of hands-on site supervision and project management experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Architect
- Interior Designer to join its Buildings and Places team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This senior position combines architectural interior design expertise with extensive construction site supervision, project management, and technical coordination responsibilities. The successful candidate will oversee commercial and residential interior design projects from initial design development through construction and completion. The role involves maintaining design quality, supervising on-site activities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, UAE building regulations, and client requirements.

Candidates should bring at least 15 years of professional experience in architecture and interior design, including a minimum of 10 years in site supervision and project management. Advanced CAD and 3D visualization capabilities, strong construction knowledge, and effective leadership skills are essential.

Job Details
- Country:
United Arab Emirates
- City:
Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Architecture and Planning
- Function:
Architecture-Interior Design
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality:
Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Interior Design and Architectural Supervision
  - Oversee interior design and architectural activities on construction sites, ensuring that completed works reflect approved design requirements and project specifications.
• Supervise the implementation of interior design solutions throughout the construction process.
• Monitor workmanship, installation quality, and compliance with established architectural and interior design standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits to identify construction deficiencies and verify compliance with design documentation.
• Ensure interior construction activities comply with applicable UAE building codes, regulations, and local design standards.
• Address technical and design-related issues that arise during site execution.

• Design Development and Technical Documentation
  - Lead the preparation and review of detailed interior design documentation, including architectural drawings, technical specifications, and material schedules.
• Review proposed design solutions to ensure architectural integrity, practical feasibility, and alignment with client requirements.
• Coordinate design modifications and technical clarifications with relevant project stakeholders.
• Apply CAD software and 3D visualization tools to support design development, technical communication, and project coordination.
• Evaluate design proposals against construction methodologies, building systems, and material requirements.
• Maintain consistency between approved design documentation and actual site implementation.

• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and construction teams to resolve design and installation challenges.
• Monitor interior construction activities to ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Review the suitability of materials and finishes in relation to approved specifications and design objectives.
• Support the resolution of conflicts between architectural design requirements and…