Associate Director - Architecture

Job description / Role

Leading International Architecture firm are looking for an Associate Directorwho will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of world class projects around South-East Asia. This person will already be in a similar position of responsibility, leading teams and organising projects, and should be familiar with commercial projects and international standards. This firm are looking for a proactive candidate who will be responsible for leading the design and coordination of multiple mixed-use developments in South-East Asia from initial concept to delivery. Managing client relationships and internal project operations, this individual will have a combination of operations and project responsibility.

Job Description / Responsibilities:
• Leading the design of concepts for new architectural projects.
• Client management and relationship management at highest level
• Overseeing the Planning and organisation, team and resources for successful delivery of individual packages/presentations, from initial ideas to detailed drawings.
• Ensuring the team are meeting deadlines set by clients and ensuring that a high quality of design is consistently maintained across projects.
• Ensuring that the team is motivated and focused on achieving high-quality design, following company guidelines, meeting international standards and delivering to targets.
• Coordinating any specific demands from clients with other consultants and technical teams.
• Reviewing project progress, design elements, technical drawings and construction details and specifications and supervising quality regularly.
• Constant contact with suppliers of products, materials, furniture and equipment for the latest information.
• Familiarity with planning regulations, feasibility studies and coordination with planning departments for enquiries on the viability of projects.

Requirements

Candidate Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related fields.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in designing commercial architectural projects or large-scale developments.
• Experience fostering client relationships and enhancing business development opportunities
• Good design principles and clear communication skills.
• Tracking the latest world design trends and innovations.
• Possessing a passion for design quality and excellence.
• Strong leadership, self-organisation and coordination skills.
• High integrity, good problem solving and displaying initiative.
• Team leader, team player and proactive.
• Knowledge of parametric design or form-finding skills with Revit and/or Rhino would be an advantage.
• Good command of both spoken and written English.

About the Company

Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years' experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. to: Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years' experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect.