Senior Principal - Architect

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION
Job Function
EDRC
Role
Senior Principal - Architect
Sub Job Family
Architecture
Band
Tier 2
SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)
To provide strategic leadership in architectural design and planning across high-value, large-scale, or complex projects. Oversees design excellence, drives innovation, ensures compliance, and leads multidisciplinary coordination to deliver sustainable, client-aligned environments.
SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead vision, design strategy, and direction for mega/landmark projects.
- Review and approve key submissions (concepts, layouts, façade details, construction documents).
- Participate in due diligence, feasibility studies, and business development proposals.
- Define/enforce design standards, benchmarks, and best practices.
- Align design outcomes with organizational strategy and long-term goals.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholder
Purpose of Interaction
- CEO / Directors – For strategy, approvals, and business alignment




- Project Managers / Engineers – For coordination and integration of design with execution
- Design Team (Architects, Urban Planners, BIM Specialists, Interior Designers) – For guidance and quality control

External Stakeholder
Purpose of Interaction
- Clients and Developers – For design brief finalization and relationship management
- Regulatory Authorities – For approvals, compliance, and design negotiations

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (B.Arch) – Mandatory
- Master’s in Architecture / Urban Design / Sustainable Design – Preferred

Language Skills
- English, Proficiency in regional/local language

EXPERIENCE

Years of Experience
- 22–28+ years; extensive multi-sectoral portfolio.

Nature of
Experience
- Portfolio of executed landmark projects across various sectors

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO

📌 Architect (Chennai)
🏢 LT-Larsen & Toubro
📍 Chennai