Product Development Leader

Recru; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits platform

Private medical care for family

Life insurance

Foosball and team events

Job summary

Skanska Central Europe is seeking a skilled Architect to support residential product development from site assessment through construction. You will work with cross-functional teams to shape designs, manage approvals, and define finishes for sales offices and show apartments.

The role emphasizes collaboration, innovative use of digital tools and AI in design, and careful attention to cost, sustainability and quality. Warsaw-based with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong architectural design knowledge for residential developments.
• Experience managing administrative approval procedures.
• Understanding of design guidelines and construction standards.
• Ability to coordinate stakeholders across disciplines.
• Experience with turnkey apartment delivery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess investment opportunities from architectural and regulatory perspectives.
• Support residential project design through all stages.
• Coordinate with development, land acquisition, sales and consultants.
• Develop design standards and evaluate building functionality and quality.
• Collaborate on showroom design and interior finishes for sales offices.
• Assist in turnkey delivery processes and material selection.
• Review sales docs for architectural alignment.
• Analyse market trends and share best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Tech adaptability

AI in design

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Job description

We are looking for a person who will support the development of high-quality residential products throughout the entire project lifecycle from assessing the investment potential at the land acquisition stage and defining the design brief to supporting delivery during construction.

What We Expect from You and What We Offer You:

Key responsibilities:

• Assessing investment opportunities from architectural, functional, planning and legal perspectives, and contributing to development capacity studies.
• Supporting the preparation of residential projects throughout all stages of design and delivery.
• Collaborating with teams responsible for project development, land acquisition, business development and sales, as well as with architects, consultants and contractors.
• Co-developing design guidelines and selecting functional layouts, materials and technologies, taking into account Skanska standards, legal requirements, customer needs, budget assumptions and sustainability goals.
• Developing and updating product and design standards, and evaluating the functionality, efficiency, aesthetics and quality of buildings and apartments.
• Collaborating with the sales team, external architects and interior designers on the design of sales offices and show apartments.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the turnkey apartment delivery process, including co-creating standards and finishing packages, coordinating interior design and selecting materials, fixtures and equipment.
• Reviewing sales documentation for consistency with the architectural design.
• Analysing market and competitor trends and sharing knowledge and best practices across the organisation.

Candidate profile:

• A university degree in architecture.
• At least four years of professional experience in architectural design and managing administrative approval procedures for residential developments.
• Practical knowledge of the property development and construction process, technical and building regulations, and current aesthetic and functional trends in residential development.
• Experience covering the full product development process from an initial site assessment and architectural design through to obtaining an occupancy permit would be an advantage.
• Experience collaborating on the design and delivery of turnkey apartments.
• The ability to analyse functional layouts, identify dependencies, verify design compliance and coordinate solutions with multiple stakeholders.
• Openness to new technologies and the ability to use digital tools and AI-based solutions effectively to support design, option analysis, solution optimisation and presentation development.
• A strong interest in technology, willingness to test new ways of working, and the ability to use AI consciously and responsibly to improve the quality and efficiency of design processes.
• A proactive, structured and commercially minded approach, combined with close attention to quality, functionality, cost and sustainability.
• Very good communication skills, the ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, and accountability for assigned tasks.
• Good command of English, enabling confident spoken and written communication.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residential products throughout their lifecycle from early-stage investment analysis to delivery and market launch.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team combining expertise in architecture, project development, business development, sales and sustainability.
• Opportunities for professional growth and the development of new skills.
• A benefits package including a flexible benefits platform, private medical care also available to family members, and life insurance.
• A chance to enjoy a game of table football (foosball) with colleagues and a bit of healthy competition.

Key responsibilities:

• Assessing investment opportunities from architectural, functional, planning and legal perspectives, and contributing to development capacity studies.
• Supporting the preparation of residential projects throughout all stages of design and delivery.
• Collaborating with teams responsible for project development, land acquisition, business development and sales, as well as with architects, consultants and contractors.
• Co-developing design guidelines and selecting functional layouts, materials and technologies, taking into account Skanska standards, legal requirements, customer needs, budget assumptions and sustainability goals.
• Developing and updating product and design standards, and evaluating the functionality, efficiency, aesthetics and quality of buildings and apartments.
• Collaborating with the sales team, external architects and interior designers on the design of sales offices and show apartments.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the turnkey apartment delivery process, including co-creating standards and finishing packages, coordinating interior design and selecting materials, fixtures and equipment.
• Reviewing sales documentation for consistency with the architectural design.
• Analysing market and competitor trends and sharing knowledge and best practices across the organisation.

Candidate profile:

• A university degree in architecture.
• At least four years of professional experience in architectural design and managing administrative approval procedures for residential developments.
• Practical knowledge of the property development and construction process, technical and building regulations, and current aesthetic and functional trends in residential development.
• Experience covering the full product development process from an initial site assessment and architectural design through to obtaining an occupancy permit would be an advantage.
• Experience collaborating on the design and delivery of turnkey apartments.
• The ability to analyse functional layouts, identify dependencies, verify design compliance and coordinate solutions with multiple stakeholders.
• Openness to new technologies and the ability to use digital tools and AI-based solutions effectively to support design, option analysis, solution optimisation and presentation development.
• A strong interest in technology, willingness to test new ways of working, and the ability to use AI consciously and responsibly to improve the quality and efficiency of design processes.
• A proactive, structured and commercially minded approach, combined with close attention to quality, functionality, cost and sustainability.
• Very good communication skills, the ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, and accountability for assigned tasks.
• Good command of English, enabling confident spoken and written communication.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residential products throughout their lifecycle from early-stage investment analysis to delivery and market launch.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team combining expertise in architecture, project development, business development, sales and sustainability.
• Opportunities for professional growth and the development of new skills.
• A benefits package including a flexible benefits platform, private medical care also available to family members, and life insurance.
• A chance to enjoy a game of table football (foosball) with colleagues and a bit of healthy competition.

Where will you work?

Warsaw, up to 30 % of working time in delegations (mainly Kraków and Wrocław).

About the company

Why Join Us

• Be part of a leading, international developer shaping sustainable cities.
• Work on high-impact residential projects with real market influence.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and industry leaders.
• Enjoy a stable role with long-term development opportunities.
• Thrive in a culture built on trust, collaboration, and responsibility.

About company

Skanska Central Europe's experience and vision help us to create an environment for living, working and meeting. For more than 135 years, we have been one of the world's largest construction and development companies. We operate in selected markets in Europe, the Nordic countries and the United States. Together with our customers, and with the expertise of more than 32,000 employees, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to create healthy living environments.Together we are shaping the way the world lives, moves and connects towards a more sustainable future. From energy-efficient building solutions to recycling materials to a focus on everyday safety. Everything we do has an impact - from the grandest to the seemingly ordinary. And we take a similar approach to our employees - offering them the background of a large and stable company, but also the opportunity for personal and professional development, flexibility and the open culture of a modern company with Scandinavian origins.What will your role be? Find a job opportunity with us and see for yourself.