Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Architect to lead the design and delivery of utility building projects within large-scale infrastructure developments across the Middle East. The role requires a technically strong architect who can independently manage architectural packages from concept through detailed design and IFC stages, while leading and mentoring junior architects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering architectural solutions for a range of utility and ancillary buildings associated with transportation, highways, public realm, and infrastructure projects. The role demands strong design, coordination, technical documentation, and project leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

- Lead the architectural design and delivery of utility building projects from concept design through detailed design, tender, and IFC stages.
- Manage project packages independently, ensuring delivery within agreed schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
- Plan and allocate work to junior architects and oversee the production of project deliverables.
- Take ownership of project outputs and ensure compliance with client requirements, project objectives, and quality standards.
- Act as the primary architectural focal point for assigned projects and coordinate with project managers and discipline leads.
- Develop architectural concepts and detailed design solutions for utility and infrastructure-related buildings, including:
- Substations
- Pump stations
- Control buildings
- Operations and maintenance facilities
- Security buildings
- Service buildings
- Utility compounds
- Ancillary infrastructure facilities

- Prepare design reports, presentations, architectural layouts, elevations, sections, and detailed documentation.
- Ensure designs are functional, efficient, sustainable, and aligned with project and client requirements.

Technical Design & Documentation

- Lead the preparation and review of architectural drawing packages and technical documentation.
- Develop building layouts, façade treatments, material specifications, room data sheets, schedules, and technical details.
- Review construction documentation for completeness, accuracy, and coordination.




- Ensure adherence to applicable codes, standards, and authority requirements.
- Coordinate closely with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, highways, and infrastructure teams.
- Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and coordination meetings.
- Resolve interface issues and ensure architectural integration with wider infrastructure projects.
- Support design risk identification and mitigation throughout project delivery.
- Guide, mentor, and support junior architects and technical staff.
- Conduct technical reviews and quality checks of team deliverables.
- Promote best practices in design, documentation, and project delivery.
- Contribute to capability development and knowledge sharing within the team.

Design Coordination

- Coordinate closely with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, highways, and infrastructure teams.
- Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and coordination meetings.
- Resolve interface issues and ensure architectural integration with wider infrastructure projects.
- Support design risk identification and mitigation throughout project delivery.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

- Guide, mentor, and support junior architects and technical staff.
- Conduct technical reviews and quality checks of team deliverables.
- Promote best practices in design, documentation, and project delivery.
- Contribute to capability development and knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in architecture.
- Proven experience leading architectural packages independently.
- Experience delivering infrastructure and utility building projects from concept to detailed design stages.
- Strong technical understanding of building design, construction systems, and architectural detailing.

Technical Skills

Essential Software Skills

- Revit
- AutoCAD




- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
- Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Software Skills

- Navisworks
- BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
- SketchUp
- Enscape, Lumion, or Twinmotion
- Technical Competencies

- Architectural Design and Planning
- Technical Documentation
- Building Code Compliance
- Design Coordination
- BIM-Based Project Delivery
- Specification Writing
- Quality Assurance and Design Reviews
- Multidisciplinary Infrastructure Design
- Preferred Experience

- Experience delivering utility buildings and ancillary infrastructure facilities for Middle East projects.
- Strong understanding of architectural requirements associated with transportation, highways, utilities, and infrastructure developments.
- Experience designing and delivering:
- Electrical substations
- Pump stations
- Utility compounds
- Operations buildings
- Maintenance facilities
- Control centres
- Security and service buildings

- Familiarity with Middle East authority requirements, building regulations, and approval processes.
- Experience coordinating with utility providers, infrastructure authorities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Understanding of sustainable design principles applicable to Middle East climatic conditions.
- Experience working within a Global Capability Center (GCC) supporting international project teams.

Key Competencies

- Robust project ownership and accountability
- Excellent architectural design and technical detailing skills
- Ability to independently lead project packages
- Strong planning and resource management capability
- Effective coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- High attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to mentor and develop junior team members
- Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills

Qualifications

BGV

- Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
- Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

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