AECOM: Senior Architect — Chennai, India

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Senior Architect in Chennai, India, under reference J10154973. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 8 October 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Private Limited
• Job Family: Architecture
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• Role Summary
• We are seeking a talented and experienced Architect to join our Buildings + Places (B+P) team
• The role involves developing innovative, sustainable, and high-quality architectural solutions while managing projects through all design and delivery phases
• Combine design capabilities with technical expertise and project coordination skills to ensure the successful execution of complex building projects
• Design: & Project Delivery
• Development: architectural concepts, schematic designs, detailed designs, and construction documentation
• Delivery: high-quality architectural solutions that meet client objectives, technical requirements, and regulatory standards
• Preparation: design presentations, reports, specifications, and technical documentation
• Quality / delivery: adherence to project budgets, timelines, and quality standards
• Project Management & Coordination
• Leadership: and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including structural, MEP, landscape, and specialist consultants
• Management: project deliverables from concept through construction administration
• Research / execution: design reviews and resolve technical issues during project execution
• Monitoring: project progress and proactively mitigate design and delivery risks
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Interface with clients, contractors, consultants, and authorities throughout the project lifecycle

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B
• Arch.)
• Registered Architect with relevant professional body/council registration
• 10-15 years of architectural design and project delivery experience (depending on grade level)
• Experience: commercial, mixed-use, institutional, hospitality, healthcare, data center, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects is advantageous
• Proficiency: AutoCAD, Revit, BIM workflows, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding: building systems, construction methodologies, and design standards
• Familiarity: sustainable design frameworks and green building principles

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Master's Degree in Architecture is preferred

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Knowledge: Navisworks, Enscape, Lumion, Rhino, or similar visualization tools is desirable

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Chennai, India

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AECOM

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Relevant skills

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• compliance
• business development
• project management
• sustainability
• technical documentation
• stakeholder management
• CAD
• BIM
• Revit
• hospitality