Project Architect

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Architect to join our team designing marine living quarters — accommodation modules, deckhouses, and habitability spaces for vessels and offshore installations. This role involves producing project-related engineering and design deliverables that meet marine regulatory, safety, and habitability standards. You will prepare and develop layouts, elevations, and cross sections, interact with clients and classification bodies to implement project plans and goals, and maintain all architectural drawings, plans, client specifications, and survey notes in an organised manner.

Key responsibilities

1. Produce project-related engineering and design deliverables for marine living quarters and accommodation areas
2. Prepare and develop layouts, elevations, and cross sections in line with marine design and classification requirements
3. Take responsibility for the architectural team in dimensional surveys and preparation of survey notes relating to architectural drawings and specifications
4. Interact with clients, naval architects, and project stakeholders to implement their plans and goals in architectural project deliverables
5. Maintain all architectural drawings, plans, client specifications, and survey notes in an organised and retrievable manner
6. Ensure compliance with all architectural guidelines, marine industry standards, and classification society requirements
7. Prepare and develop architectural drawings to meet client and regulatory specifications
8. Work with software such as AutoCAD 2D/3D, REVIT Architecture and MEP, 3Ds Max, and Photoshop to produce design deliverables
9. Create designs to meet client specifications, propose budget and time estimations, and act as intermediary between the client and the architectural team
10. Attend client meetings and design reviews, and provide solutions for complex technical and layout challenges

About you

1. Able to work across different environments, including site, shipyard, and office settings, as required
2. Able to identify and deliver the best solutions for complex technical problems and design challenges
3. Capable of managing multiple architectural processes and issues simultaneously

Competencies & Qualifications

1. Degree or above qualification in Architecture
2. At least 5 years of experience working as an architect, ideally within marine, offshore, or related industries
3. Proficiency in architectural software and technology, especially AutoCAD 2D/3D, AVEVA E3D Design & Navisworks, Intergraph Smart 3D (S3D), and Autodesk Inventor
4. Strong design and conceptualisation abilities
5. Excellent project management and leadership skills
6. Attention to detail and accuracy in drawings and specifications
7. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
8. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
9. Strong understanding of construction materials and techniques, including marine-grade materials
10. Effective communication and collaboration skills
11. Able to work under minimum supervision