Lead Architect

Job description / Role

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Architect to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The ideal candidate would need to have a mixed blend of Planning and Aesthetic Architecture experience. This is an outstanding opportunity to be a pivotal player on a premier project with a leader in development.

This Lead Architect will report into the Country head based in Nairobi, Kenya and have the ability to travel and adapt to different cultural environments. The candidate must have a mature, pragmatic and flexible approach to business along with excellent attention to detail. The Lead Architect must have strong commercial judgement and outstanding organisation skills, with a rigorous approach.

Key responsibilities (but not limited too):
• Manage the tender process for all necessary surveys, supervise timely delivery and ensure accuracy of all site surveys, topographic surveys, geotechnical and others.
• Provide survey data to prospective buyers of land as well as provide deed and parcel plans to lawyers.
• Ensure that sellable and developable land is maximized and that a minimum of land is taken for roads and other common areas as well as enforcement of the contractual obligations of the sub-lease and the Master Declaration where they relate to design.
• Take charge of the development guidelines for all precincts; constantly review and update the guidelines, supervise the construction, and take decisive action to ensure the guidelines are implemented.
• Receive and evaluate designs submitted by institutional developers of schools, universities, hospitals and commercial buildings.
• Work with buyers to ensure that their developments enhance the companies brand and have no negative impact on the value of adjoining land, its developments and occupiers.
• Work with the local authorities to assist buyers and their design and construction professionals to obtain necessary approvals, including building permit.
• Work alongside the marketing department to provide technical information to convert into marketing material.

Requirements

• Kenyan National
• Professional Qualifications in relevant field - essential
• Affiliated to the Royal Institute of British Architects or equivalent thereof would be advantageous
• Planning and Aesthetic Architecture experience – necessary
• Proven track record of managing quality design and experience in emerging markets and infrastructure projects
• Excellent IT skills, especially CAD

About the Company

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