Head Design Consultancy (Architect)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 3500000 (ie INR 10-35 LPA)

Min Experience: 15 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

The Head of Design Consultancy will lead the architectural design function across all office locations, ensuring design excellence, operational consistency, and seamless delivery of large-scale healthcare projects. This role requires a balanced mix of creative vision, technical expertise, project leadership, and strong team management capabilities. You will oversee multidisciplinary coordination—including architecture, structural engineering, MEP, interiors, landscape, and civil teams—while ensuring high-quality outcomes, compliance with regulatory norms, and on-time project execution. The position is central to driving innovation, maintaining design standards, strengthening client relationships, and elevating the organization’s design practice at a national and international level.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Team Leadership

• Develop and implement design strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Create and maintain standard processes, documentation formats, and quality checks for all offices.
• Monitor key performance metrics related to productivity, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Lead and guide a team of architects, designers, and visualisation professionals across regions.
• Conduct regular design reviews and team coordination meetings.

Design & Innovation

• Oversee conceptual, schematic, and detailed design stages for major projects.
• Encourage innovation through sustainable design approaches, building technologies, and digital tools like BIM and parametric design.

Project Coordination

• Manage the full design delivery process from concept to construction drawings.
• Review designs to ensure compliance with local regulations, NBC codes, and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered within timelines and budgets.

Client Interaction & Business Support

• Participate in client meetings, design presentations, and project discussions.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, project pitches, and resource planning.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and quality outputs.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Implement QA/QC processes for drawing sets and documentation.
• Conduct regular checks for regulatory compliance and accuracy.
• Ensure the effective use of tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM 360 for project coordination.

People Development

• Identify and develop talent within the architectural team.
• Organize training sessions on new tools, technologies, and design standards.
• Provide continuous feedback and mentoring to help team members grow.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 15–20 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Registered Architect with the Council of Architecture (COA).
• Strong experience in handling healthcare projects and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Proficiency in BIM, AutoCAD, Revit, and related tools.
• Ability to lead and manage multi-location design teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for high-quality design, innovation, and continuous improvement.