
Sobha Realty
Architect (PNC Architects – International Projects)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 10/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
24/01/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Masters degree
Expiration date
10/03/2026
Job description
Sobha Realty, under its PNC Architects department, is seeking a talented Architect to join its multidisciplinary studio in Abu Dhabi, working on prestigious international projects. The role combines architectural creativity with strong technical expertise, with a clear emphasis on applying global design standards, best practices, and accurate, code-compliant documentation. The Architect will contribute across all stages of the architectural design process, from concept development through detailed design and final IFC delivery. The position requires close collaboration with Master Planning, Structural, MEP, Interior Design, Landscape, and BIM teams to ensure seamless design integration, consistency, and quality across all deliverables. The Architect will produce detailed architectural drawings, layouts, technical specifications, concept boards, reports, and presentations, while ensuring compliance with international building codes, authority regulations, construction detailing standards, and material specifications. The role also involves managing workflows to ensure timely delivery of design documentation, proactively resolving design challenges, and supporting internal and external design reviews and approvals for international projects.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Conceptualize, develop, and refine architectural designs aligned with project briefs and international design standards
- Ensure architectural designs comply with relevant building codes, authority regulations, and internal standards
- Produce detailed architectural drawings, layouts, and technical specifications from concept stage through IFC stage
- Collaborate with Master Planning, Structural, MEP, Interior Design, Landscape, and BIM teams to ensure integrated design delivery
- Manage design workflows to ensure timely delivery of documentation and resolve design-related challenges
- Prepare high-quality design deliverables including drawings, reports, concept boards, and internal presentations
- Support development of design documentation such as mood boards, concept presentations, and detailed design packages
- Apply international building codes and standards in architectural design and technical documentation
- Ensure compliance with construction detailing, structural integration, and material specifications
- Coordinate with project teams to maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality across all design outputs
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support design reviews and authority approvals
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a recognized institution
- Possess 5–6 years of professional experience handling full-cycle architectural projects from concept to IFC
- Demonstrate experience working on international architectural projects
- Exhibit advanced proficiency in Revit for modeling, documentation, and coordination
- Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion
- Show strong understanding of architectural design principles, construction detailing, and international building regulations
- Demonstrate familiarity with authority approval processes for international projects