Principal Architect

Role Definition

Leads and mentors a design group and is responsible for large scale projects from bidding to delivery.

Reporting directly to the Discipline Lead, this team member contributes to the development of the company by supporting the Directors in the progressive evolution of SSH's design philosophy, research activities and technical development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support Discipline Lead with operational responsibilities.

Contribute to preparation of bids.

Lead the design team throughout the design stages.

Responsible for key design input at early design phases and for general design leadership during the course of the project.

Contribute from the onset of a project, to the design of innovative and progressive design solutions that reconcile SSH and client's goals and priorities while fostering opportunities for design excellence.

Make appropriate value judgements with respect to corrective work that supports the design concept and performance goals of the project.

To perform and direct material and building systems research and participate in the coordination and preparation of project specifications.

Set an example of leadership among team leaders.

Participate in marketing and business development.

Act as the client's point of contact for design related issues.

Act as the project's design coordinator and contributes (fully or partially) to the overall design management activities.

Conduct performance evaluation reviews to subordinate (junior) team members.

Take initiatives to develop design manuals, standard design documents, presentations, etc. to increase efficiencies, knowledge and awareness across the wider engineering community.

Qualities and Skills

Outstanding Architectural Design skills.

Extensive project experience.

Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives.

Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Understanding of SSH's commercial management of projects.

Full understanding of risk management and ability to transmit the same to others.

Commitment to innovation and design excellence.

Understanding of scope definition and scope interface and ability to transmit the same to others.

Outstanding presentation skills.

Full knowledge of SSH's standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others.

Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements,

knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements.

Developed knowledge of Health and Safety in Design

Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles.

Ability and will to mentor and provide support to subordinate (junior) staff members and spread knowledge across the wider architectural community.

Ability and will to update knowledge.

Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Core Accountabilities.

Architectural Design.

Team Leading.

Bidding.

Departmental operations management.

Client Interface.

Resource Planning.

Coaching.

Performance Evaluation.

Design Management.

Design Coordination.

Interface with Statutory Authorities.

Design Research.

Design Reviews.

Digital Platforms

Office 365

Online Communication tools (Skype, Web ex)

Adobe Creative cloud

Autodesk Revit

SketchUp

Qualifications

B.Arch. or M.Arch

The achievement of a Professional registration of an internationally recognized institution

i.e RIBA, AIA, LEED is highly desirable and a distinct advantage