As a Lead Design Architect, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the region. You will collaborate with some of the most talented architects, engineers, and professionals from around the world, and you will have the chance to learn about new cultures, build new relationships, and expand your professional network.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a team of highly skilled architects and designers, fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence in design.

• Developing and presenting building concept designs in line with the client's brief and to the client's satisfaction, whether for competitions, proposals or delivery jobs. 

• Oversee the entire design process, from initial sketches and 3D modeling to construction documentation, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

• Collaborate closely with clients, engineers, contractors, and consultants to translate design concepts into feasible and sustainable architectural solutions.

• Stay abreast of emerging trends, materials, and technologies in the architectural field, infusing innovation into all aspects of the design process.

• Conduct site visits and provide expert guidance during the construction phase, ensuring the integrity and fidelity of the design vision.

• Act as a key representative of our firm, fostering strong relationships with clients, and help with the winning work.

• Provide support and design leadership for other GHD offices from time to time.

• Work with Project Directors, Project Managers, and others to satisfactorily deliver projects.

• Establish project delivery strategy and work with the Project Manager in developing the job plan, quality plan, securing resources, establishing work briefs and budgets.

• Organize and carry out peer reviews across disciplines for feedback and comment during concept development and prior to submission

• Introduction of work practices that increase efficiency, productivity and job satisfaction for staff.

• Direct technical performance on projects, monitor adherence to the Quality Plan and take corrective action as required.

• Invite client feedback as appropriate to verify client needs being met.

• Monitor financial performance and productivity on jobs.

• Liaise with Business Group Managers in the allocation of resources and staffing of projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.

• Minimum of 12- 15 years of experience in design architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Strong design skills, with a focus on innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing design solutions.

• Proven experience as a lead architect, showcasing a portfolio of successfully executed architectural projects.

• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Extensive knowledge of local / International building codes, regulations, and construction practices.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a team of architects and designers.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex design concepts to diverse stakeholders.

• A keen eye for detail, an unwavering commitment to quality, and an aptitude for problem-solving.

• Focus on client experience and understanding of client needs.

• Able to direct several jobs at once and determine priorities.

• Understand and adhere to GHD’s values, Codes of Conduct, and Policies.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Client satisfaction, repeat and new business, client awareness of design quality and robustness of technical solutions.

• Delivery of designs to international standards of design excellence.

• Demonstration of added value to projects.

• Teamwork, cooperation, open communication, training and knowledge transfer to Team Members.

• Absence of professional indemnity issues.

• Productive use of chargeable time for self and others.

• Implementation of an individual Action Plan developed during the annual performance review.

• Oversight of compliance with GHD’s OHS&R Management System.