Senior Architect

BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) is an international architectural company characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit, true teamwork across expertise areas and new ways of approaching conventional tasks. We have an informal work environment where camaraderie and collegial support are highly valued and where ambition, very high work morale and dedication to being the innovators of our field unify our staff. Our office culture is characterized by creativity, high energy, and a strong team spirit. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a workplace where we want to be and work continuously at becoming better and better at what we do. 
   
We are a company experiencing steady growth and, as we grow, we also strive to mature. Over the past 15 years as a group, we have developed from being 10 to 750 people in the organization in Copenhagen, New York, London, Barcelona, Shenzhen and Los Angeles. 

As our Barcelona office grows, we are seeking an Architect (+7 years) with construction site experience to lead the design and technical supervision related to the construction of one of our exciting projects in Cyprus. This role is based on-site in Cyprus, with periodic stays in our Barcelona office to coordinate with the design and technical teams. Being Cypriot or Greek is considered a plus, given local knowledge and familiarity with local regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Directly liaise with the client and subconsultants to monitor construction progress, resolve design issues, and ensure smooth project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with the Barcelona office team to provide regular reports, align project strategies, and coordinate technical and design decisions.
• Oversee and advise the team on technical, construction, and delivery aspects both on-site and remotely.
• Ensure design, detailing, and documentation meet the highest technical standards.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and risks, providing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Support the team in developing creative design solutions while maintaining technical rigor.

Requirements:

• A professional degree in architecture or constructing architecture ("arquitecto técnico") and +7 years professional experience in the role.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in Spanish and English, spoken and written. Being Cypriot or Greek is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage own time.
• Willingness to take on constructive guidance in response to direction from Director/Partner.
• Excellent level of technical competency and industry knowledge.
• Extensive experience of technical design development, delivery and construction.
• Clear understanding of the creative design process through all work stages.
• Willingness to work on-site in Cyprus while coordinating with the Barcelona office.

Application:
Please submit your CV, portfolio, and motivation letter. Please include a technical portfolio. 
  
If your profile aligns with our current recruitment needs, we will be in touch. If not, we still sincerely thank you for your time and interest in BIG.
   
Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.