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We are seeking an experienced Architect with strong expertise in airport terminal design to support the planning and execution of complex passenger terminal projects. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of terminal operations, demonstrate leadership in multidisciplinary coordination, and be confident in client-facing environments.
This role involves close collaboration with senior design leadership and acting as a key architectural interface with planners, engineers, and specialist consultants throughout the concept and schematic design stages.
Key Responsibilities & Skills
- Develop concept designs, optioneering studies, and schematic designs within a BIM-based environment.
- Lead and coordinate architectural design across multidisciplinary teams, including
- Structural, MEP, Utilities, and Landscape disciplines
- Airport systems consultants
- Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)
- Security, Lighting, Acoustics, Signage & Wayfinding consultants.
- Demonstrate strong understanding of airport terminal planning
- Security and regulatory requirements
- Terminal zoning principles
- Passenger flow and processing
- Gate planning and operations.
- Contribute to architectural detailing, including
- Facade systems
- Terminal roofing and skylight systems
- Fixed link bridges.
- Apply strong expertise in architectural detailing and material selection.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards such as
- National Building Code (India)
- NFPA 101
- Accessibility standards applicable in India.
- Support coordination with vendors and suppliers to evaluate and develop technical solutions.
- Participate in client presentations, design workshops, and review meetings.
Software Skills
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Enscape
- Navisworks
- ACC / BIM 360
- MS Office
Here's what you'll need
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong conceptual and technical design capabilities.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of airport terminal operations and planning.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Client-facing experience with strong presentation skills.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
- Proven 7+ years of experience in airport terminal or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating relevant design and coordination experience
At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients expectations.
Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.
At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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