
July.07.2025
JOIN US: Experienced Project Lead/Senior Architect
The Opportunity_
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Lead to manage architectural projects from Schematic Design to Contract Administration. Successful completion of projects is achieved through developing a clear understanding of Client requirements and actively managing the operational aspects of Hillam Architects’ architectural projects, including project team staff, programme, budget, and deliverables on delegated projects.
Key Responsibilities_
- Liaise with the Client for all aspects of the project.
- Managing design and documentation of Hillam Architect projects to a high standard in line with Hillam Architects and specific project aspirations; on time and on budget.
- Completing briefs, sketches, drawings, BIM modelling and drawings, verbal/written and graphic presentations, schedules, specifications, reports, Opinion of Costs.
- Project Team management and Project Performance management including Planning, Monitoring, Reviewing, Reporting on: Brief, Scope, Programme, Budget, Delivery Progress, Invoicing, and Project and Individual performance.
- Project control items – Project Data sheet, Project Brief, Deliverables Schedules, Meeting Planner Calendar, Design Change Register, Variations Register, Forecasting Schedule, Resource Programming Schedule, QA & Checklist Schedules, Transmittals etc.
- Participate in Area of Responsibility (AoR) by developing AoR benchmarking information, design content, and completing project review and related systems.
Skills and Experience _
- Tertiary qualification in Architecture (or equivalent experience)
- 6-10 years years post graduate experience
- Experience in project: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Controlling and Closing.
- Experience in managing or mentoring others
- Experience in at least one area of the following: Multi-residential, residential, hotel, student accommodation, build to rent, townhouses, carbon neutral and highly rated energy buildings, commercial or fit out.
- Client liaison
- Liaising with Authorities
- Project Team Management
- Strong Documentation skills
- Briefing, Design, Presentation, Communication, BIM Implementation, Review, Delegation and Motivation.
- Ability to Consult, Clarify and Commit on work tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with client, consultants, builders, authorities and other project or practice stakeholders.
- Ability to assess time and drive projects to completion within project budgets and milestones.
- Strong skills in Revit, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office.
- Exceptional organisation and coordination skills.
- Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Task and time measurement and management.
- Flexible and Adaptable