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Architecture Design Team Lead

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