Architectural Project Director

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive project delivery excellence and collaborate closely with global colleagues.

• Designation: Senior Project Architect
• Years of Experience: 8–12 years in architectural practice (leadership in delivery essential; international/global firm experience is a plus)
• Job Type: Full-time, On-site, 5 day work week.
• Location: Mumbai

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 the company's 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.
• 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 procedural changes.
• Participate in recruitment and employee inductions for junior staff
• Undertake employee reviews and support 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

About this Role:

• Be part of the founding leadership team of a global Top 100 architecture firm's first India studio.
• Work on international-standard projects across Data Centres, Retail, Hospitality, Workplace, and Logistics.
• Receive structured induction and training in UK and European offices.
• Collaborate with international studios while embedding global systems and quality standards in India.
• Competitive compensation package, discretionary bonus, and opportunities for continuous training and development.