Architect

Senior Principal - Architect

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION

Job Function

EDRC

Role

Senior Principal - Architect

Sub Job Family

Architecture

Band

Tier 2

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)

To provide strategic leadership in architectural design and planning across high-value, large-scale, or complex projects. Oversees design excellence, drives innovation, ensures compliance, and leads multidisciplinary coordination to deliver sustainable, client-aligned environments.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead vision, design strategy, and direction for mega/landmark projects.
• Review and approve key submissions (concepts, layouts, façade details, construction documents).
• Participate in due diligence, feasibility studies, and business development proposals.
• Define/enforce design standards, benchmarks, and best practices.
• Align design outcomes with organizational strategy and long-term goals.
  
  

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

• CEO / Directors – For strategy, approvals, and business alignment
• Project Managers / Engineers – For coordination and integration of design with execution
• Design Team (Architects, Urban Planners, BIM Specialists, Interior Designers) – For guidance and quality control
  
  

External Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

• Clients and Developers – For design brief finalization and relationship management
• Regulatory Authorities – For approvals, compliance, and design negotiations
  
  

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (B.Arch) – Mandatory
• Master’s in Architecture / Urban Design / Sustainable Design – Preferred
  
  

Language Skills

• English, Proficiency in regional/local language
  
  

Experience

Years of Experience

• 22–28+ years; extensive multi-sectoral portfolio.
  
  

Nature of

Experience

• Portfolio of executed landmark projects across various sectors
  
  

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

Skills

Technical Skills

• Conceptual / Schematic Drawings/Construction Methods Understanding/Engineering Knowledge/Interdisciplinary Knowledge/Interpretation of Contracts/Interpretation of Technical Drawings/Market Analysis/Material Planning & Specification Management/Regulatory Compliance - Design and Execution/Schematic Design/Spatial Planning/Value Engineering
  
  

Behavioral Skills

• Strong client-facing and negotiation skills
• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving
• Mentoring and people development orientation

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