Principal Architect

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development, technical coordination, design reviews, workshops, and constructability reviews.
• Review design concepts, drawings, specifications, schedules, materials, and submissions for alignment with approved design intent.
• Coordinate architecture with interiors, landscape, structure, MEP, ICT/ELV, fire and life safety, and specialist systems.
• Coordinate authority submissions, identify design risks and conflicts, and support value engineering while protecting quality.
• Review mock-ups and site installations and provide guidance through procurement, construction, testing, and handover.
• Mentor team members, maintain design records and approvals, and advise project leadership.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture and professional registration or chartered architect status.
• At least 15 years of architectural experience, including significant work on luxury high-end developments or comparable projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, planning, construction systems, and materials; experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong design judgment, technical knowledge, communication, and leadership skills.

Desired skills and experience

• Experience with ultra-luxury destinations, private clubs, branded residences, landmark developments, or international operators is desired.
• Sustainable design, performance-based design, complex façades, public realm, and specialist architectural experience are desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar design platforms is desired.