Senior Principal/Principal Architect

Responsibilities:

• Lead Architectural design or project team and provide technical leadership on architectural design matters.
• Provide guidance to team members to ensure that design solutions are optimised in order to meet clients' requirements.
• Be involved in business development meetings to target specific markets, clients and project opportunities.
• Carry out architectural designs.
• Carry out feasibility studies and make design proposal presentations.
• Liaise with and discuss project-relevant issues with clients.
• Negotiate with contractors on design requirements and building progress.
• Contract administration of construction projects to ensure that project is built according to design intent and in compliance with building codes.
• Oversee progress of on-site work; ensure project is built according to design plans and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Work with engineers and surveyors to make sure that the project meets the necessary standards.
• Project and/or design management of more than 3 - 4 projects at any given time.
• Possibly take on the role of PD (Project Director) or PL (Project Lead) or Lead Architect and be in charge of or assist in project P&L and resource planning.

Requirements:

1. Master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent
2. Minimum 6 years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in architectural practice
3. Proficient in BIM (Revit), Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop & Microsoft Office applications
4. Registered Architect with a valid practising license will be an advantage.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
6. Self-motivated, proactive, and hands-on approach, with a strong sense of ownership
7. Highly organised and meticulous, ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines