Principal Architect (Design)

Stantec seeks a talented and motivated design professional to advance our architectural practice. The role of Principal Architect will involve being the lead designer across a wide range of project types in support of our current, high-profile client base.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide design leadership within our emerging commercial architectural practice. Given our high-profile client base regionally, design talent and the ability to communicate and generate strong design ideas are key components of this role.
• Guide the growth of the architectural practice, focus on design excellence, collaborate, and foster a strong design culture within the Abu Dhabi practice.
• Provide conceptual architectural design to the current range of master planning projects as well as take a leading role in vertical architecture work. Develop a portfolio of commercial architectural projects, providing design leadership while ensuring the quality of information reflects the requirements of Stantec standard policies and procedures.
• Manage the design process from inception through concept, schematic design, and detail design to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Coordinating with design leadership across offices to ensure best practices are achieved and the highest quality outcomes are delivered to clients.
• Coordinating across offices for resource support and management where required
• Support the local Business Center Lead and Sector Leaders, with a specific focus on assisting growth in the commercial sector.
• Helping develop and maintain a network of client relationships, maintaining a pipeline of project opportunities, strategizing on project pursuits, and effective project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 15 years of post-graduate experience
• RIBA/AIA Accredited
• Minimum of 5 years UAE experience, preferably with International Consultancy
• Fully Conversant in BIM/REVIT delivery processes
• Excellent knowledge of local design requirements and code (e.g. typical local municipality requirements of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, LEED or Estidama requirements, etc).
• Must have client-facing experience.