Architecture Design Team Lead
Cairo,
Egypt
Cairo,
Egypt
Department: Architecture | Industry: Architecture & Engineering | Employment: Full-Time | Level: Team Lead / Principal Level | Reporting to: Principal Architect | Location: Maadi, Cairo
What You'll Do
- Lead a team of architects across concept, schematic, design development, and construction documentation stages, owning the quality and timeliness of all deliverables.
- Set the design and technical direction for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with the client brief, project vision, and Ldp+Partners' standards.
- Plan and distribute workload across the team, forecast resourcing needs, and track progress against project milestones and deadlines.
- Review and approve drawing packages, technical details, specifications, and material selections before issue.
- Coordinate with structural, MEP, interior, and external consultants to deliver fully integrated design solutions.
- Act as a primary technical point of contact with clients, project managers, and contractors during meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions.
- Resolve design conflicts, clashes, and site technical inquiries, escalating only where decisions sit above the team level.
- Run internal design reviews and technical audits, maintaining consistency in documentation standards across the team.
- Mentor and develop architects at all levels through structured feedback, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to bids, fee proposals, and project planning alongside the Principal Architect.
- Support the continuous improvement of BIM standards, templates, detail libraries, and internal workflows.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture (Master's degree is a plus).
- 12+ years of experience in architectural design and delivery, including a proven track record leading teams on large-scale projects.
- Strong knowledge of building codes and standards (Egyptian Code, SBC, NFPA, International Standards).
- Solid command of design development, constructability, material performance, and full documentation cycles.
- Experience in hospitality and mixed-use projects is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership ability: delegating effectively, developing people, and holding a team to a consistent quality standard.
- Strong client-facing communication and the confidence to defend technical and design decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
Why Ldp+Partners
- Lead teams on major regional and landmark projects with real ownership of outcomes.
- A strong technical culture with systems that help you and your team grow.
- Direct exposure to leadership and a clear path toward principal-level responsibility.
- A supportive work environment focused on learning, quality, and professionalism.
Benefits & Work Setup
- Competitive leadership-level salary
- Social Insurance
- Payroll in Advance (as per policy)
- Continuous internal & external training programs
- A collaborative team culture that supports your career growth