Senior Architectural Engineer

Job description / Role

Role

We are currently looking for a Senior Architectural Engineer who will supervise architectural works to ensure the delivery of high-quality finishes in line with approved designs and brand standards for Branded Residences and a 5-Star Hotel. The role involves close coordination with interior designers, contractors, and brand representatives, managing mock-ups and sample approvals, and ensuring consistency of workmanship across hotel rooms, residential units, public areas, and amenities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all architectural works on site.
• Review and approve shop drawings, materials, and mock-ups.
• Inspect finishes, façade works, interiors, and fit-out.
• Coordinate architectural interfaces with structural and MEP works.
• Ensure quality workmanship and compliance with specifications.
• Attend inspections with Client and Authorities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 12–15 years total experience.
• Minimum 7–9 years in civil and structural supervision on hotel or high-end developments.
• Experience in basements, podiums, long-span structures, and coordination with architectural finishes.
• Strong knowledge of structural quality control and testing requirements.

About the Company

We achieve greater project results by offering the best talent, supported by a robust ecosystem, and driven by a common goal. We truly are the ‘Compass’ our clients turn to, for tailored project development consultancy services throughout the MENA region.

Believing the sum of all pieces is stronger, Compass have forged a strategic partnership with Dar Al Arkan, one of the region’s leading real estate developers. Together, we are building a truly progressive and cohesive alliance with the shared vision of enhancing built-environments and ultimately communities, throughout the Middle East and further afield.

Offering an integrated real estate development consultancy, our pooled experience delivers a world-class ecosystem of competencies for our Clients and a Team that will surpass the exacting requirements of each unique project.

As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, the Team at Compass delivers remits for some of the region's most ambitious and innovative change-makers, with this in mind, we are always looking for strong personalities to join us in our mission to evolve tomorrow, today.