Global Project Architect Lead

As a Senior Project Architect, you will be part of the founding core team of our client's Mumbai studio, driving and managing the technical delivery of all prestigious architectural projects. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of project oversight, organisation, and client coordination, while ensuring delivery to global quality standards.

• Act as the architectural lead on projects maintaining day-to-day client project contact.
• Be responsible for all aspects of technical service delivery for the entire end-to-end project duration.
• Lead the design team and client meetings, produce detailed meeting minutes.
• Undertake the preparation, maintenance, and monitoring of the project design programme.
• Communicate resource needs to account managers and associates.
• Be responsible for creating, updating, and managing all project-related financials and resourcing data in internal project management software, for as long as the project is active.
• Maintain the Project Quality Control System.
• Monitor the financial performance and report back to account manager or responsible associate, raising any issues that may affect the agreed fee.
• Lead the contract administration process and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead, motivate, support, and manage a team, demonstrating ability to get the best out of your team.
• Mentor, encourage, and contribute to individual career development.
• Inspire and promote company values within the team.
• Ensure teams are aligned with company policies, procedures, and that company standards are being consistently met.
• Review, approve, and manage holiday requests, expenses, time off in lieu (TOIL).
• Communicate important information from the leadership team and implement any procedural changes.
• Participate in recruitment and employee inductions for junior staff.
• Undertake employee reviews and support with training, development, and growth of individuals.
• Manage safety and well-being of the team.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, foster empathy, understanding, and effective communication with the team with the aim of creating a cohesive, balanced, and collaborative team.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (or equivalent built environment discipline).
• Registered Architect in India.
• 8-12 years of architectural experience, with demonstrated project leadership across all work stages.
• Proficiency in Revit and other design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp).
• Experience in large-scale projects across sectors such as Data Centres, Retail, Hospitality, Workplace, and Logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Indian building codes, zoning regulations, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English).
• Ability to manage client relationships and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and global colleagues.
• Passport holder, available for training and travel to UK/Europe as required.

This role offers a competitive compensation package, discretionary bonus, and opportunities for continuous training and development. You will have the chance to work on international-standard projects across Data Centres, Retail, Hospitality, Workplace, and Logistics, and collaborate with international studios while embedding global systems and quality standards in India.

You will also receive structured induction and training in UK and European offices, and have the opportunity to mentor, encourage, and contribute to individual career development. Our company is committed to creating a cohesive, balanced, and collaborative team, and we believe that this role is an excellent opportunity for you to join our team and drive global project delivery excellence.