Senior Architect (DATA Centres)

AECOM; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international design firm in Durban is seeking a Senior Architect specializing in data centers. The position entails managing architectural design projects, coordinating with engineering teams, and mentoring junior staff in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates should possess a B.Arch or BSc Architecture, be registered with SACAP, and have over 8 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes technical excellence in design delivery and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of postgraduate experience.
• Professionally registered as an Architect with SACAP.
• Experience in design coordination and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plans, budgets, schedules, organizes, and coordinates design work.
• Manages BIM model and drawing production for compliance and accuracy.
• Guides and mentors junior staff.

Skills

Architectural Design

BIM Model Management

Team Leadership

Client Engagement

Education

B.Arch or BSc Architecture

Job description

Enterprise Capabilities

AECOM is seeking a Senior Architect (DATA Centres) to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Durban. The position supports a local team and global partners, offering a flexible hybrid work arrangement that balances office and out‑of‑office schedules.

Job Description

Here is what you will be doing: The Senior Architect serves as a fully capable professional in an architectural design team. The role plans, budgets, schedules, organizes, coordinates, and executes design work on small to medium scale projects or distinct portions of larger projects, with regular interaction with an associate or designated senior team member.

Technical Excellence

• Architectural Design, Manage BIM Model and Drawing production (Design Brief compliance, completeness & accuracy)
• Design coordination within Architecture & Cross Discipline
• Design coordination within Engineering & Cross Discipline
• Design Delivery (Design Brief compliance, coordination, completeness & accuracy)
• Guiding and managing team & junior staff, client engagement, team leadership, value engineering, mentoring

Qualifications

• B.Arch or BSc Architecture
• 8+ years of postgraduate experience
• Professionally registered as an Architect with SACAP

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