Project Architect / Technical Designer (Hospitality) (MBJ0212)

Project Architect / Technical Designer

Department: Architecture

Reports To: Technical Director / Project Director, Architecture

Role Summary

Our client is seeking a Project Architect / Technical Designer to bridge conceptual design and technical execution, providing leadership to ensure design intent is translated into precise, coordinated and buildable solutions.

The role is responsible for code compliance, constructability and quality assurance while guiding teams in producing accurate drawings and models. Contributing across all project phases, you will safeguard technical clarity and design integrity, supporting both creativity and delivery success.

What You'll Do:

Project Coordination

• Support or manage projects from initial concept through tender and construction documentation.
• Serve as a key point of contact between consultants, contractors and internal design teams.
• Assist in leading project meetings and coordinate with all stakeholders to maintain alignment on scope, deliverables and timelines.

Team Collaboration

• Facilitate effective interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering and design professionals.
• Foster a culture of design excellence, accountability and continuous professional development.

Technical Design

• Translate conceptual designs into practical, buildable solutions.
• Develop and produce comprehensive technical drawings that ensure quality, functionality and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, fire safety and zoning regulations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of building systems, materials, construction methods and sustainability standards.

Technical Documentation

• Produce highly accurate and organised drawings and documents, and manage submissions.
• Manage the organisation, versioning and tracking of all project-related documents and drawings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery of drawing packages for design milestones, permitting, tendering and construction.
• Ensure drawing sets are logically organised, properly annotated and coordinated with all disciplines.
• Maintain consistent graphic standards, such as line weights, title blocks, sheet numbering and drawing conventions, in line with office or project standards.
• Create and maintain detailed BIM models, primarily in Revit.
• Manage model coordination across all disciplines.
• Assist with clash detection and integration of consultant models.

Permitting

• Assemble comprehensive drawing packages and supplemental documents required for authority-having-jurisdiction submissions, ensuring that each set adheres to the formatting, content and technical standards mandated by local regulatory bodies.
• Ensure all permit packages are well organised, complete and clearly annotated to facilitate timely review and approval by planning and building departments.
• Conduct preliminary research into applicable zoning ordinances, land-use regulations, building codes and other jurisdictional requirements.

Milestone Monitoring and Schedule Coordination

• Assist in tracking project milestones across all design phases, ensuring that drawing submissions, consultant deliverables and client reviews align with established schedules.
• Work with Project Managers and senior team members to maintain design and documentation timelines, proactively flagging potential delays or resourcing issues.

Reporting and Progress Tracking

• Maintain up-to-date drawing logs, issue logs and revision histories to ensure all stakeholders reference the latest information.
• Track submission dates, revisions and approvals to support the issuance of drawing packages.

Consultant and Team Coordination Logs

• Track incoming and outgoing communication with external consultants, ensuring fully integrated information into the architectural documentation.
• Monitor the status of RFI responses, submittals and technical queries to support the design phases.
• Prepare and maintain design-change and action trackers.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management

• Review design and technical drawings from junior staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project team members.
• Implement and monitor QA/QC protocols throughout all phases of design and documentation.

Construction Support

• Support issue resolution and ensure adherence to design intent.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs and process change orders.
• Ensure construction complies with design specifications and regulatory requirements.

Who You Are

• 9-11 years of professional experience in architectural practice, with demonstrated experience leading technical coordination.
• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Licensed or registered architect with AIA, RIBA, ARB or equivalent professional accreditation, as applicable by region.
• Working knowledge of professional standards and deliverables required by accrediting bodies, including RIBA, AIA, ARB or equivalent.
• Experienced in hospitality and destination design, with strong familiarity with hospitality programming, FOH/BOH planning and brand standards, ensuring these requirements are fully integrated into technical documentation, specifications and coordinated consultant deliverables.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, construction methods and building codes.
• Proficient in BIM software-Revit preferred-plus AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and project-management tools.
• Demonstrates strong technical proficiency and a willingness to continue developing skills.
• Approaches challenges with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Communicates effectively in written, verbal and interpersonal contexts, conveying complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintains a high standard of quality and accuracy in all project deliverables.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.