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 EXECUTE THE ROLE

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Conceptual / Schematic Drawings/Construction Methods Understanding/Engineering Knowledge/Interdisciplinary Knowledge/Interpretation of Contracts/Interpretation of Technical Drawings/Market Analysis/Material Planning & Specification Management/Regulatory Compliance - Design and Execution/Schematic Design/Spatial Planning/Value Engineering

Behavioral Skills

• Strong client-facing and negotiation skills
• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving
• Mentoring and people development orientation