Architect Lead

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Architect Lead is responsible for overseeing the architectural design development of depot buildings, ensuring design consistency and quality across all facilities. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead the architectural design development of all depot buildings and associated facilities.
• Ensure design quality, functionality, and consistency across all project structures.
• Coordinate architectural design with structural, MEP, and civil disciplines.
• Review drawings and design documents for compliance, constructability, and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and design consultants.
• Support value engineering and design optimization to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure designs meet safety, sustainability, and operational requirements.
• Oversee preparation and review of architectural drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Manage design reviews, resolve coordination issues, and maintain design integrity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and authorities to secure necessary design approvals.
  
  

Profile/Skills

Education: Relevant Architectural related qualification, e.g. B.Arch / M.Arch

Background

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in architectural design, with at least 5 years in a lead or senior coordination role.
• Proven experience in large-scale infrastructure, industrial, or transportation-related facility project.
• Strong background in multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Proficient in design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination platform
• Good understanding of international and local building codes and standards
  
  

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.