Job Title: Senior Architect Role Overview
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and refinement of Employer's Requirements (ERs) across all projects.
* Ensure ERs are consistently applied across design phases and remain aligned with our commercial goals.
Licensing & Urban Planning:
* Navigate and support the licensing process, acting as liaison with municipal authorities.
* Conduct PDM analysis, contribute to massing studies, and evaluate zoning feasibility.
Design Coordination:
* Appoint, lead, and manage external architectural and engineering consultants.
* Ensure seamless integration of design disciplines and alignment with ERs and project budgets.
Design Optimisation:
* Champion cost-effective design solutions tailored to affordable housing needs.
* Refine unit layouts for regulatory compliance, functional flow, and market appeal.
Requirements:
* 10+ years of architectural experience, with a strong experience in affordable housing and familiarity with Portuguese urban licensing processes.
* Advanced knowledge of construction detailing and material specification.
* Experience in value engineering and design-to-budget processes.
* Solid understanding of Portuguese planning and construction regulations.
* Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.
Candidate Profile:
Self-motivated, organised, and solutions-focused.
Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
Creative thinker with meticulous attention to detail and a drive to challenge convention.