Principal Architect

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development, technical coordination, design reviews, technical workshops, and constructability reviews.
• Review concepts, plans, elevations, details, specifications, schedules, materials, and consultant and contractor submissions.
• Coordinate architecture with interiors, landscape, structure, MEP, ICT/ELV, fire and life safety, and specialist systems.
• Coordinate authority submissions; identify design conflicts and risks; support value engineering while protecting design quality.
• Review mock-ups, samples, prototypes, and site installations; advise during procurement, construction, testing, and handover.
• Mentor team members, maintain design records and approvals, and provide technical advice to 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 developments, resorts, branded residences, or high-end mixed-use projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, planning, construction systems, and materials; experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent design judgment, technical knowledge, communication, and leadership skills.

Desired skills and experience

• Experience with ultra-luxury destinations, private clubs, branded residences, or landmark developments is desired.
• International operator and brand-representative experience, sustainable and performance-based design knowledge, and complex façade, public realm, or specialist-element experience are desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar design platforms is desired.