Architect

Company DescriptionAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionThe Architect is a professional within an architectural design team, contributing to the design, planning, and delivery of innovative architectural projects across various sectors. With minimal supervision from a Senior Architect or designated senior team members, this role involves managing specific project elements and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that design solutions are functional, sustainable, code compliant, aesthetically acceptable, aligned with client objectives and best practice guides. The Architect is engaged throughout all phases of project development, from concept design to construction documentation, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet both regulatory standards and client expectations.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide architectural design and BIM modelling efforts, ensuring alignment with the design brief, codes, and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.Proactively provide creative design solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.Manage and coordinate project phases, including feasibility studies, design development, construction documentation, and delivery, under the guidance of senior architects or associates.Collaborate with building engineering specialists, infrastructure and urban planning teams to develop integrated design solutions.Assist in developing design concepts, schematic drawings, and detailed drawings using tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino and SketchUp when applicable.Oversee the preparation and coordination of construction documentation and detailed technical drawings.Apply innovative thinking to assigned tasks, supported by research and documentation.Follow standardised procedures and workflows to meet project deadlines and quality benchmarks.Proactively check and coordinate project documents as Design Originator, including drawings, reports, and specifications to ensure compliance with regulations, interdisciplinary needs, brief and industry standards.Support the resolution of design and BIM coordination issues in collaboration with the project team.Prepare and compile design presentations, reports, calculations, sketches, diagrams, and working drawings.Contribute to responses for third-party review comments, tender queries, and contractor RFIs.Apply foundational architectural knowledge to perform design and construction tasks under supervision, ensuring compliance with codes and project specifications.Complete moderately complex assignments, resolving routine issues independently and escalating more complex challenges when needed on time.Collaborate effectively within the team, sharing information and supporting project deliverables.Demonstrate design & technical rigour through self-checks, a commitment to learning, and a proactive approach to process improvement and new responsibilities.QualificationsBachelors in Architecture or Master in Architecture, or equivalent.4-5 years duration.RIBA Part 2 equivalent.Additional InformationReqID: J10143294Business Line: Building EngineeringBusiness Group: DCSStrategic Business Unit: ME and AfricaCareer Area: DesignWork Location Model: On-SiteAbout AECOMAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AE