Job Description

Senior Architect

About the Role

We are seeking a talented

Senior Architect

to join our New Delhi studio. This is a strategic leadership role, where you will lead the design and delivery of

high profile projects in India and across the Asia Pacific region

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As a Senior Architect at Populous, you will combine design excellence with leadership in project management, client engagement, and team development. You'll collaborate closely with India office leaders and international colleagues to deliver projects that meet global standards of innovation and quality, while shaping the growth of our New Delhi office.

About us at Populous

At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. From stadiums and arenas to convention centres, airports, mixed-use developments, and entertainment precincts, we have delivered many of the world's most iconic and community-defining projects.
With projects spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, we bring global expertise and local insight to every design. Our New Delhi team is central to this network, delivering impactful projects locally and across the region with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and community.

Why Populous

We don't consider ourselves just another architecture and design practice. At Populous, we believe our strength lies in our people and their diversity of experiences. Across APAC, our team represents over 35 nationalities, and we actively celebrate and support this.
We provide our people with:
The opportunity to lead projects of global significance in India and across APAC A collaborative international network of experts and design leaders Career development opportunities, including leadership training, mentorship, and global mobility A vibrant workplace culture where creativity, collaboration, and innovation are valued

What will you be engaged in?

As a Senior Architect, you will:

Drive design leadership

across projects, from concept through delivery, ensuring innovation and excellence in line with Populous' global standards

Oversee project delivery

, including planning, resource management, and execution of large-scale, complex projects

Engage with clients

as a trusted advisor, building and maintaining strong relationships with developers, government bodies, and private partners

Team and Office Leadership

, mentor and inspire mid-level architects to grow and develop their capabilities and achieve their goals. Important to be able to manage the team and get the desired outcomes, all while working with other office leaders to continue taking the office forward as part of the broader APAC region.

Collaborate internationally

with other Populous studios on joint projects, sharing knowledge and best practices across regions

Support business development

, contributing to proposals, pitches, and thought leadership to expand Populous' presence in India and APAC

What we are looking for?

To succeed in this role, you will bring:
A

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

from a recognised institution (Master's preferred)

15+ years of professional experience

, including leadership of large-scale, complex projects in sports, entertainment, mixed-use, or public assembly design A strong

portfolio showcasing design excellence

and delivery of complex projects Demonstrated ability to

lead multidisciplinary teams

and manage multiple stakeholders Excellent

communication and presentation skills

, with fluency in English (Hindi or regional languages a plus) Registration as an

Architect with the Council of Architecture (COA)

in India Experience in international projects or with global design firms (preferred)

We design the places that bring people together -- and we know that happens best when our own team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all identities, abilities, and experiences.