Senior Architect

Leigh & Orange Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh & Orange Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Architect to lead conceptual design through construction for institutional, residential and hospitality projects. You will manage design production, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and report to the Director on project progress and issues.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure drawings are accurate and compliant, monitor construction activities, and develop work plans that meet budget, schedule and client requirements while

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with minimum 8 years post-qualification.
• Experience in Institutional / Residential / Government / Hospitality / Railway projects preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainability rating systems (e.g. BEAM Plus, LEED, WELL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept design to construction stage.
• Report to the Director regularly on design production and construction issues; offer solutions.
• Lead the project for HK and coordinate with consultants, contractors and other disciplines.

Skills

Project leadership

Quality control

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Registered Architect

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Simulations software

Job description

Handle design projects from concept design to construction stage;

Report to the Director on a regular basis regarding all design production works, design coordination / construction issues. To alert the Director when elements of the design or details are not working and offer solutions to solve it;

Lead the project for Hong Kong / other regions effectively and proactively under the guidance of the Director and coordinate with other consultants / contractor / other disciplines;

Responsible for the correctness and accuracy of the drawing work, quality, layout and notes by checking the works submitted by the teams, as well as the coordination of drawings amongst the team and other disciplines;

To set a good example in the team to lead juniors to grow in everyday learning;

Provide back-up assistance to other members within the team and cultivate a good team relationship;

Monitor construction work during all stages of construction;

Ensure assigned projects are completed accurately within budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines;

Establish and manage a work plan to achieve the requirements of the plans, including safety issues, building codes and other technical aspects;

Complete construction administration from tender through project close out;

Maintain a good relationship with Client’s project manager as Senior are L&O’s day to day contact. Good relationship is shown by e.g. client giving feedback that we have good service, timely follow up of actions, and wanting to ask us to do new projects/ bids, increasing performance scores;

Keep abreast of the latest software enhancements to increase productivity and to share the knowledge with colleagues

Requirements

Registered Architect with minimum 8 years post-qualification (HKIA/RIBA/AIA/etc);

Experience in Institutional / Residential / Government / Hospitality / Railway projects experience are preferred;

Knowledge of or experience with sustainability rating systems (e.g. BEAM Plus, LEED, WELL) is a plus;

Expertise in projects management and familiar with architectural statutory requirements for Hong Kong;

Proficient in Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and simulations software;

Less experience may consider as Architect

Leigh & Orange Ltd a

Hong Kong based international architectural practice is looking for applicants for the following positions.

Our people are our greatest asset. L&O believes that the skills, knowledge and competence of our staff are key to our success and therefore we encourage our employees to develop to their fullest potential.

L&O places emphasis on diversity – particularly in relation to the development of our staff. We believe that to motivate our staff. We need to

provide opportunities for them to advance and excel, and we consciously try to balance the business needs of the group with the career goals of our staff.

Leigh & Orange Ltd a

Hong Kong based international architectural practice is looking for applicants for the following positions.

Our people are our greatest asset. L&O believes that the skills, knowledge and competence of our staff are key to our success and therefore we encourage our employees to develop to their fullest potential.

L&O places emphasis on diversity – particularly in relation to the development of our staff. We believe that to motivate our staff. We need to

provide opportunities for them to advance and excel, and we consciously try to balance the business needs of the group with the career goals of our staff.