Senior Architect

Jacobs; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Career development

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Process Architect – Architectural (CSA) to lead site master planning and concept layout work for pharmaceutical/Life Sciences projects. You will engage with clients, develop layouts and diagrams, and secure buy-in for options while aligning with company policies.

Required: B.Arch, 8+ years in architecture, licensed (AIA), and proficiency with SketchUp, Adobe Suite, InDesign and Revit. Role emphasizes regulatory compliance and collaboration within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in architectural roles for pharma/Life Sciences facilities.
• Licensed Architect (AIA) in good standing.
• Experience with building codes and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with SketchUp, Adobe Suite, InDesign and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural layout options and site master plans, along with narratives and diagrams.
• Support permitting drawings and tender specifications, and facilitate client buy-in for options.
• Ensure all work complies with client standards and engineering practices.

Skills

8+ years of experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect (AIA)

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

InDesign

Revit

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The Process Architect – Architectural (CSA) is generally assigned to a project as a someone with specialist skills acquired on the job or through formal qualifications in the field of Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences facilities and site master planning. He/she is responsible for client interactions to understand their needs and requirements, creating concept layout options, site master planning, presentations and getting an "buy in" from clients on an option to proceed further. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that the Company and Group’s technical policies are followed, considering any special contractual requirements.

• Prepares architectural layout options, site master plan options, Architectural narratives/philosophies, architectural flow diagrams, architectural schedules, room data sheets, implement cGMP requirements, support in permitting application drawings, support in tender, specification preparations.
• Ensure that all work is compliance with the Client’s Standards and Engineering Practices as described in the Project Co-ordination Procedure.

Technical and Development

• Degree in Architecture from an institute whose B. Arch is recognised by the Council of Architecture.
• Have In-depth knowledge in Layout development and general process requirements of pharmaceutical / Life Science Pharmaceutical production facilities including but not limited to for API, Sterile Products, OSD, Bio-Pharma, Gene Therapy products, related R&D labs etc.
• Ability and the initiative learn new types of facilities as required by clients requirements.
• Detailed knowledge in requirements of NBC and major statutory and regulatory bodies such as states, local bodies, and Industrial area bodies such as MIDC, KSIIC, HSIIDC etc.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited Architectural program
• At least 8 years of experience
• Licensed Architect (AIA)
• Experience with building codes and specifications
• Experience with Sketch up, Adobe Suite, InDesign and Revit

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.