Lead Architect

Jobtailor; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Architectural Architect to lead design development across infrastructure and building projects in Gurugram. You will drive multidisciplinary coordination, mentor teams, and ensure delivery aligned with BIM standards and regulatory requirements.

Based in Gurugram, the role emphasizes independence, stakeholder engagement, and cutting-edge digital tools including Navisworks and AutoCAD to test options and support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture with 10+ years of relevant architectural design and delivery experience.
• Strong architectural design and delivery experience within infrastructure, buildings, or multidisciplinary project environments.
• Advanced understanding of drawing information, annotation, specifications, and design compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development and coordination across disciplines including MEP, structural, landscape, and specialist sub-consultants.
• Deliver coordinated design packages aligned with project requirements, global standards, quality benchmarks, and agreed programme expectations.
• Interpret business, client, and project requirements to recommend appropriate technical solutions and challenge existing ways of working where improvement is possible.
• Collaborate effectively with remote, cross-functional, and lead office teams to support integrated delivery and continuous improvement.
• Support tender documentation, feasibility studies, design options, site-related queries, and project administration activities as required.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, client presentations, team coordination meetings, scope reviews, time estimates, and early identification of design risks or warnings.
• Mentor junior team members by preparing clear mark‑ups, reviewing outputs, developing sketches, and supporting capability development within the practice.

Skills

Architectural design

Delivery experience

Coordination

BIM proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Education

B.Arch./M.Arch.

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Autodesk suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development and coordination across disciplines including MEP, structural, landscape, and specialist sub-consultants.
• Deliver coordinated design packages aligned with project requirements, global standards, quality benchmarks, and agreed programme expectations.
• Interpret business, client, and project requirements to recommend appropriate technical solutions and challenge existing ways of working where improvement is possible.
• Collaborate effectively with remote, cross-functional, and lead office teams to support integrated delivery and continuous improvement.
• Support tender documentation, feasibility studies, design options, site-related queries, and project administration activities as required.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, client presentations, team coordination meetings, scope reviews, time estimates, and early identification of design risks or warnings.
• Mentor junior team members by preparing clear mark‑ups, reviewing outputs, developing sketches, and supporting capability development within the practice.

Requirements

• B.Arch. or M.Arch. qualification with 10+ years of relevant architectural design and delivery experience.
• Strong architectural design and delivery experience within infrastructure, buildings, or multidisciplinary project environments.
• Advanced understanding of drawing information, drawing orientation, annotation, specification notes, approved documents, regulations, and design compliance requirements.
• Hands‑on ability to independently develop early‑stage design proposals, using relevant BIM, visualisation, and presentation software to test options, communicate ideas, and support design decision‑making.
• Full understanding of RIBA Stages of Work, interdisciplinary coordination, consultant scopes, and the integration of discipline packages within project delivery.
• Good knowledge of construction sequence, buildability, technical terminology, materials, suppliers, and product research to support design development and decision‑making.
• Ability to work independently, lead functional teams when required, and maintain effective professional relationships with project teams, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in BIM and coordination tools such as Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Autodesk platforms; Autodesk certification preferred.
• Awareness of sustainability frameworks such as LEED and a willingness to enhance skills in emerging technologies and digital tools.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive architectural design and delivery expertise, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary project environments, BIM proficiency, and stakeholder engagement. Capable of leading design development, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.