Location: Baku, Marine Plaza
Position Overview
We are seeking a technically skilled Lead Architect with an engineering mindset to support the Tender Team by identifying design gaps, assessing project complexity, and advising on cost-impacting factors. The ideal candidate will have strong architectural and engineering expertise, ensuring technically sound, cost-effective, and well-evaluated tender submissions.
This role involves ad-hoc quantity verification for high-risk items, providing value engineering solutions, and collaborating with Procurement, MEP, and other technical teams to enhance bid strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Technical Analysis for Tenders
• Review tender drawings and specifications to detect design gaps, risks, and cost implications.
• Assess technical complexity, including structural feasibility, MEP integration, and material efficiency.
• Highlight high-risk items and suggest alternative solutions to mitigate cost and execution challenges.
• Ensure compliance with local and international building codes.

Ad-Hoc Quantity Verification & Risk Assessment

• Verify quantities for risky or unclear items (e.g., unique façades, complex joinery, specialty materials) only when needed.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure material assumptions are technically justified.
• Analyze BOQs selectively, ensuring alignment with design feasibility.

Cross-Disciplinary Coordination

• Identify missing scope or ambiguities that may impact cost or execution.
• Work closely with MEP, Structural, and Civil Engineering teams for seamless design coordination.
• Support risk assessment, addressing material availability, construction methodologies, and technical challenges.

Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Propose alternative designs, materials, and construction methods to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Advise on prefabrication opportunities and sustainability considerations.
• Ensure cost-saving proposals align with project timelines and quality standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with external consultants, subcontractors, and project teams to clarify design details before bid submission.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits, providing expert insights.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to management and clients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in technical architecture, engineering coordination, and tender evaluation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp, and related tools.
• Experience in high-end commercial, hospitality, and large-scale residential projects.
• Familiarity with cost estimation principles and BoQ validation (not a QS role).
• Preferred certifications: RIBA, NCARB, MRICS, or equivalent.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an engineering-oriented approach.
• Ability to detect design inefficiencies and cost-impacting factors.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Fluent in Azerbaijani; Upper-Intermediate English, Turkish, and Russian.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

What we offer:

• Medical insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Candidates are required to submit their CVs with subject “Lead Architect for Tender Team”  to [email protected] with copy to [email protected] and [email protected]