Senior Architect

Sustainable Alternative; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior-band compensation

Design-led studio culture

Job summary

Sustainable Alternative in Gurgaon seeks an experienced Senior Architect to lead design and delivery from our studio. This senior role owns the design development, coordinates consultants, drives client communication, and ensures high-quality on-site execution with a focus on sustainability and craft.

You will mentor 2–4 junior architects, manage timelines, and act as the main interface among studio, consultants, contractors, and client. Strong BIM and detailing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) registered; Master preferred.
• Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in architecture.
• Large-scale civic, cultural, institutional projects across design to construction.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; BIM coordination across disciplines.
• Strong construction detailing: materials, waterproofing, facades, interfaces.
• 3D modelling and visualization for design development and client communication.
• Knowledge of NBC 2016, CPWD specs, Fire NOC, accessibility norms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of architectural docs across schematic to construction.
• Own design quality; ensure drawings/specs reflect approved design intent.
• Primary contact for multi-disciplinary consultant coordination.
• Drive client communication, design reviews, and feedback cycles.
• Mentor 2–4 junior architects/interns; ensure drawing quality.
• Conduct site inspections; review submittals; issue instructions & RFIs.
• Manage design delivery programme; flag risks with Director.
• Maintain drawing register, version control, and document issues.

Skills

Design leadership

Client communication

Team mentoring

Project management

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Master of Architecture (M.Arch)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination

SketchUp / Rhino / 3ds Max

BIM 360 / Procore

Job description

6+ years post B.Arch (or M.Arch equivalent)

• Location
• Employment

Full-Time, Permanent

• Reporting to

Founder/ Director

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead design and delivery responsibilities on the from our Gurgaon studio. This is a senior technical and design leadership role. You will own the design development process, lead consultant coordination, drive client communication, and be responsible for ensuring that SAPL’s design vision is executed to the highest standard on site. You will mentor junior team members, manage project timelines, and act as the day-to-day interface between the studio, consultants, contractors, and the client.

Key Responsibilites

• Lead the development and delivery of all architectural documentation across schematic design, design development, tender, and construction stages
• Own design quality – ensure drawings, specifications, and details are accurate, coordinated, and reflect the approved design intent throughout the project lifecycle
• Act as the primary point of contact for all multi-disciplinary consultant coordination: structural, MEP, landscape, acoustics, lighting, exhibition designers, and specialist museum fitout consultants
• Drive client communication, attend design review meetings, prepare presentation packages, and manage client feedback cycles
• Lead and mentor a team of 2 to 4 junior architects and interns; review work output and maintain drawing quality standards across the team
• Conduct regular site inspections; review contractor submissions (drawings, material samples, method statements); issue site instructions and RFI responses
• Manage the project programme for design deliverables; flag risks early and coordinate with the Director to resolve
• Review and manage the drawing register, ensure accurate version control and document issue management through SAPL’s project management systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) – Council of Architecture registered; Master of Architecture (M.Arch) preferred
• Minimum 6 years of professional post-qualification experience in a recognised architecture practice
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale civic, cultural, institutional, or public-sector projects through all stages – schematic through construction
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; experience managing BIM models and coordinating model federations across disciplines
• Strong command of construction detailing – materials, waterproofing, facades, structural interfaces, and specialist finishes
• Proficiency in 3D modelling and visualisation tools (SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, or similar) for design development and client communication
• Working knowledge of relevant Indian standards: NBC 2016, CPWD specifications, Fire NOC requirements, and accessibility norms for public buildings
• Demonstrated experience managing consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders

Preferred / Good to Have

• Prior experience on museum, gallery, performing arts, or heritage cultural projects specifically
• Familiarity with exhibition design integration, climate-controlled storage design, and specialist museum fitout requirements
• Experience with GRIHA, LEED, or other green building certifications in the context of public/civic buildings
• Knowledge of BIM 360, Procore, or similar collaborative project management and coordination platforms

Wha We Offer

• Competitive senior-band compensation including performance-linked components
• A design-led studio culture with strong focus on sustainability, craft, and innovation in public architecture

Designing today for a sustainable tomorrow.