Architect – Project Lead (Constructive & Technical Design)

The Architect – Project Lead (Constructive & Technical Design) is responsible for leading the architectural and constructive development of technically demanding projects involving steel, glass, membrane, and lightweight structural systems.

The role is not intended as a narrow design specialist position, but as a technically strong, systems-oriented architect with broad material and construction understanding.

The Architect acts as a project-based architectural lead, translating design intent into buildable, coordinated, and technically sound solutions.

In addition to hands‑on project work, the Architect acts as a project-based architectural lead, combining direct design contribution with technical coordination responsibilities.

Given the current size of the team, this is not a purely managerial role. The Architect is expected to work actively on drawings, models, and technical documentation while providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior architects, without holding formal line‑management responsibility.

Architect – Project Lead (Constructive & Technical Design) is typically responsible for the following tasks:

• Lead the architectural and constructive design development of technically complex projects from concept through detailed design.
• Translate architectural concepts into buildable systems with a strong focus on constructability, detailing, and execution logic.
• Develop and coordinate technical details involving steel, glass, membrane, and hybrid construction systems.
• Ensure architectural designs are fully coordinated with structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Evaluate architectural solutions with respect to feasibility, performance, durability, and execution constraints.
• Maintain design quality while balancing technical, functional, and economic requirements.
• Contribute to defining future workflows, role profiles, and interface standards for mechanical engineering.
• Actively produce and develop architectural drawings, models, and technical details as part of the project team.

Digital Tools, Modeling & Documentation

• Actively work with industry‑standard design and modelling tools, including AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, and Inventor, as part of daily project work.
• Develop and coordinate 2D drawings, 3D models, and technical details suitable for coordination, tendering, and execution.
• Support BIM‑based workflows and interdisciplinary coordination using digital models.
• Ensure digital models and drawings reflect constructability, tolerances, and interface requirements.

Technical Project Leadership & Coordination

• Act as the architectural project lead within interdisciplinary project teams, leading through direct technical contribution and coordination.
• Coordinate architectural inputs across internal disciplines and external consultants.
• Take ownership of architectural interfaces, tolerances, and integration with adjacent systems.
• Support the preparation of coordinated design packages suitable for tendering, fabrication, and construction.
• Participate in technical reviews, design workshops, and coordination meetings with clients, engineers, and partners.

Fabrication, Construction & Site Support

• Support architectural aspects during fabrication and construction phases to ensure design intent is correctly implemented.
• Review shop drawings, mock‑ups, and samples in coordination with engineers and suppliers.
• Provide architectural input during site activities, addressing technical queries and interface issues.
• Ensure architectural details are executed in line with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.

Mentoring, Knowledge Sharing & Technical Development

• Provide technical guidance and constructive feedback to junior architects within project teams.
• Actively support the development of architectural detailing, material understanding, and construction knowledge across the team.
• Contribute to internal standards, best practices, and constructive design methodologies.
• Foster a culture of precision, craftsmanship, and technical curiosity within the design team.

Quality, Documentation & Design Governance

• Ensure architectural documentation is clear, consistent, and suitable for technical coordination and execution.
• Maintain traceability of design decisions, changes, and approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project‑specific requirements.
• Contribute to structured design reviews and internal quality assurance processes.

Required Skills and Experience

• 7–10 years of professional experience as an architect in a technically driven and constructive environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience in constructive detailing and technical design development.
• Broad understanding of materials and systems, including steel, glass, membrane, and lightweight structures.
• Proven ability to coordinate architectural work within interdisciplinary engineering teams.
• Confidence in taking a project‑based leadership role while remaining a hands‑on contributor within the design team.
• Ability to mentor and technically support less experienced architects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate design intent clearly to engineers, suppliers, and site teams.
• Strong practical proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, and/or Inventor; ability to work hands‑on within project teams.
• Comfortable switching between conceptual design, detailed technical development, and coordination documentation.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Exposure to fabrication processes and on‑site construction activities.
• International project experience, ideally in multi‑cultural environments.
• Familiarity with BIM‑based coordination workflows.

Typical Professional Education / Certifications

• Degree in Architecture (BSc / MSc or equivalent).
• Strong technical and constructive focus demonstrated through professional experience.

What We Offer

• A senior, hands‑on role combining direct design work with technical project leadership in a medium‑size, highly skilled team.
• Project‑based architectural leadership without formal people management obligations.
• Work on internationally recognized, technically complex projects.
• Close collaboration with engineers, fabricators, and construction teams.
• A culture that values technical excellence, craftsmanship, and continuous learning.
• Long‑term development opportunities toward technical project leadership roles.

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