Senior Architect

About the role

ARCHCORP is hiring a Senior Architect for its Colombo office, a full-time position leading the design, coordination and delivery of high-quality architectural projects such as luxury residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use developments. The role covers the project from concept design through construction to handover, ensuring compliance with Sri Lankan building regulations and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead architectural design, development, documentation and project delivery from concept to completion.
• Develop designs that meet client requirements, project budgets and construction feasibility.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical submissions and construction documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Ensure compliance with Sri Lankan building regulations, planning requirements, statutory approvals and professional standards.
• Coordinate with authorities, clients, consultants, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Manage schedules, deliverables, resources, professional fees and design changes.
• Lead, supervise and mentor architectural teams.
• Conduct site visits and monitor construction progress against approved drawings and design intent.
• Promote sustainable design, BIM coordination and digital design tools; identify risks and resolve technical issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent recognized professional qualification in Architecture.
• Professional registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB), Sri Lanka; Chartered Architect status and SLIA membership highly desirable.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience, including leading medium- to large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable building design and green building standards, and of construction materials, detailing, specifications, cost management and buildability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• English B2, Sinhala native.

Required skills

• Revit
• Sustainable design and BIM coordination

What we offer

• Permanent position with a multidisciplinary design firm active in the UAE, Spain and Portugal.
• International project exposure across luxury hospitality, residential and mixed-use.
• Modern offices with hybrid working flexibility.
• Competitive package discussed at interview.
• Professional development support and conference allowance.