Head Architecture and Design

About the role

The Head Architecture and Design leads TCF's in-house architectural design section within the Engineering/Design department. The role provides technical leadership and oversees the full architectural design lifecycle, from land assessment and initial planning through BPR, detailed design, tender and IFC drawings, construction-phase support and as-built review. Designs must be functional, economical, technically sound, constructible, well-coordinated and compliant with TCF standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the in-house architectural design section, giving technical direction, supervision and quality review of design deliverables
• Plan, prioritize and monitor design activities across projects to meet TCF standards and deadlines
• Review land/site assessments and give architectural input on site suitability, constraints and feasibility
• Prepare and review initial layouts and architectural input for the Build Purchase Requisition (BPR) stage, keeping proposals practical and economical
• Develop detailed architectural designs after BPR approval, including layouts, elevations, sections and details
• Coordinate with external structural consultants and review their drawings for consistency, and lead/review in-house electrical and plumbing design
• Review architectural, structural, electrical and plumbing drawings for accuracy, coordination and constructability, with document and revision control
• Lead tender and IFC drawings so they are detailed enough for BOQ preparation, respond to design queries and incorporate approved changes
• Design schools within e-compounds with a phased approach, integrating with future expansions
• Support construction with site queries and change impacts, and review as-built drawings against IFC drawings before project closure
• Coordinate with Costing/QS, Budgeting, Repair & Maintenance, Project Management, QA/QC, Donor Services and regional teams, and identify opportunities for design standardization

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (B.Arch.) from an HEC-recognized university, registered with PCATP; Master's in Architecture or a related field preferred
• 15-20 years of progressive architectural design experience, including leading a design team and managing large-scale institutional, educational and office projects from concept to handover

Required skills

• Architectural design leadership, planning, layout design and space optimization for institutional buildings
• Technical review of architectural, structural, electrical and plumbing drawings
• Coordination with structural, MEP, geotech and other specialist consultants
• Proficiency in BIM, AutoCAD and Revit, and MS Office; knowledge of AI tools for design is preferable