Principal Architect
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Location
Cape Town
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Confidential
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Job ref:
36244
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Published:
over 1 year ago
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Expiry date:
2020-01-10
Our client are a leading multidisciplinary organisation specialising in Architecture and Engineering who are looking for a Principal Architect for their office in Cape Town.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading project teams towards the successful delivery of complex high end, building projects Review drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents prepared by Architectural Designers
- Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
- Co-ordinating and reviewing and incorporating consultants and disciplines work
- Performing a variety of assignments such as conducting architectural studies, developing design concepts and design criteria, and preparing related reports
- Direct, organise and mentor junior staff with responsibility
- Interpret design concepts by collaborating with the project team and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing, while maintaining design intent and advocating for design excellence
- Work with team members to identify objectives, develop opinions, and formulate creative solutions
- Performing QA/QC reviews of project deliverables Design delivery management
Core Competencies
- Able to demonstrate extensive experience of working on large scale projects in the GCC and Africa regions with a diverse architectural portfolio
- Creative design abilities - knowledge in building design, detailing and construction
- Knowledge of international building codes, planning laws and materials
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving capabilities
- Proven track record of task and project management to meet delivery dates
- Excellent project and team management skills
Key Requirements
- Minimum of 15 - 20 years’ experience of working within a reputable Architectural / Engineering consultancy firm
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- Professional experience in (but not limited to) mixed-use, residential, commercial, healthcare and hospitality projects