Project Architect @ Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan

Job Summary

Overview: About AKCS-P:

The Project Architect will report to the Manager of the project at AKCS-P. The Project Architect will report to the Manager of the project at AKCP-P. This role involves carrying out the project documentation in coordination with the survey team, preparation of architectural design proposals, presentations, site coordination and drawings. All ensuring adherence to organizations policy wise and procedures. The project involves the restoration and adaptive reuse of a colonial structure with in a heritage guest house, along with the development of a new residential block featuring a full-fledged luxury hostel facility, therefore Preference will be give to candidates with experience in both heritage conservation and hospitality sector design.

The Aga Khan Cultural Service - Pakistan (AKCS-P) is the country affiliate of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), the cultural agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKCS-P is a non-profit development institution, registered in Pakistan under section 42 of the Companies Act 2017 as a non-governmental organization. AKCS-P works to improve living conditions and opportunities in developing regions, including Pakistan.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Project Architect will manage documentation, surveying, design proposals, drawings of projects and overseeing site work at the Gupis Fort while adhering to organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Surveying

• Conduct comprehensive survey of buildings to evaluate current conditions, survey of as-found conditions and architectural features.

Documentation

• Develop precise documentation and thorough documentation tools.

Proposals and Drawings

• Preparation conservation and intervention design proposals ensuring sensitivity to the historic character and cultural significance of structures.
• Develop detailed working drawings for the project.

Implementation

• Oversee conservation and preservation activities, ensuring the use of indigenous materials and environmentally sustainable techniques.

Compliance and Policy Implementation

Ensure all project activities comply with organizational policies, procedures, and local regulations.

​Miscellaneous Duties

• Undertake additional architectural tasks assigned by the supervisor, contributing to team objectives and project outcomes.

Required Skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3.5 years of professional experience in relevant field.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in drawing and modelling software
• AutoCAD
• 3-D software and visualisation
• Adobe software
• MSOffice

Additional Information:

The position is based in Gupis-Gilgit Baltistan