Lead Principal Architect - High Rise

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We are looking for an internationally experienced LEAD PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT to join our team in The Middle East to deliver one of the most revolutionary buildings in history, destined to be the heart and new global landmark of a key metropolis in the Middle East.

The project is a mix-used ecosystem of different program heavily focused on next generation retail, with residential, hospitality and leisure and it will feature ground-breaking revolutionary immersive technology at the centre of its offer.

The project is scale is of such magnitude that is comparable to a three-dimensional city, being similar to a mixed-use precinct with different typologies coordinated together into one cohesive whole.

The selected candidate will be part of a highly skilled, elite team with direct engagement with our Regional Design Director, and will be interfacing with the most prestigious pool of global subconsultants currently aligned to support the project.

• Being the owner, key point of contact and architectural lead of the mixed-use, residential complex within the larger built project. Assets include four high-rise residential towers with support of mixed-use, leisure and retail components.
• The role will be supported by a dedicated project team, and its main task will be to lead the design of a non-orthodox group of residential towers which is part of a broader ecosystem of assets and programs creating one cohesive “building.”
• Experience in all residential target markets, residential planning and efficiency is key. The role is meant focus on architectural design, nevertheless residential planning and market analysis and interpretation experience will also be key.
• Our studio focuses on a flat hierarchy and requires hands‑on involvement at all levels of seniority. Candidates are expected to be able to manage teams, but also to produce designs, be proficient in CAD drawing, being able to produce and deliver presentations, and conduct research as necessary.
• As a senior position, the role will demand extensive expertise in all stages of design, with a focus on Schematic stage onwards. It is expected that candidates will be very experienced in terms of leading the preparation of submissions, having extensive knowledge in international best standards and practices and proven expertise in architectural detailing.
• Candidates are expected to be able to grasp concepts and briefings with speed and then work in a well-documented and structured way with their teams and others to produce design solutions to be evaluated within the studio and with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work both physically together or as part of a remote team and maintain ATKINS QA/QC standards.
• Keen eye for design, drawing and submissions review.

• 15+ years of international experience in the architectural design field.
• Experience working for world-renowned design-focused firms is a plus.
• Professional background centred around architecture practices of international renown.
• Design experience of various scales and in various architectural types: residential, retail, hospitality, and leisure.
• Extensive project experience with emphasis on large projects and programs.
• Understanding…