About Woods Bagot – Architecture for Worlds Ahead
We design places that meet the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world. Our commitment to exploration, impact and community creates enduring, forward‑thinking outcomes, unlocking humanity’s highest potential. With a global design culture devoted to creativity, resilience, and purpose – we ensure every project contributes to our client’s vision, inspiring future generations.
Woods Bagot is part of the 7C Network. The 7C Network is an integrated network of design and architecture companies that provides “Total Place Design,” a holistic approach to creating transformative environments. It combines capabilities from its constituent brands – including Woods Bagot, ERA-co, Impact Futures, and Customs Bureau – to offer services in placemaking, sustainability, architecture and interior design, and luxury concepts.
About the Role
Woods Bagot is seeking a senior design-led rail architect to help grow our transport and mobility sector across the Middle East. This is not a traditional infrastructure role. We are looking for someone who sees stations as civic destinations, understands the relationship between transport and place, and can elevate rail architecture beyond engineering-led delivery.
The successful candidate will help shape major rail, metro, high-speed rail, transit-oriented development (TOD), airport and mobility projects across the region while contributing to the wider design culture of the studio.
Key Responsibilities:
About You
You are an experienced and confident design leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with both internal and external clients and work effectively as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team. You are comfortable operating in fast-paced environments, remaining composed under pressure and navigating demanding client expectations while maintaining a high standard of design and delivery. Naturally inquisitive and solutions-focused, you bring strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach to overcoming complex project challenges. You are fluent in both written and spoken English and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
Qualifications and Experience:
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and portfolio via our Senior Design Architect - Rail LinkedIn Job Post. Due to file upload restrictions we recommend providing a link to your portfolio within your resume. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies. All personal data collected by us will be kept confidential and only used for recruitment purposes.
Mandatory Requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UAE.
7C - Total Place Design Network
7C is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. At 7C, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.
