Team Leader - Architect

A highly experienced and qualified Architect responsible for leading the delivery of architectural design and technical outputs across multiple projects. The role combines technical excellence, team leadership, and project delivery accountability, ensuring high-quality, coordinated, and compliant design solutions aligned to UK building standards.

The Team Leader drives design strategy, multidisciplinary coordination, and continuous improvement, while managing teams, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring efficient project execution.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.
Apply today.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Technical Leadership & Design Delivery

• Lead the delivery of architectural technical design solutions across all project stages. 
• Establish and manage the technical design delivery strategy, programme, and outputs in collaboration with project leadership. 
• Ensure coordination across multidisciplinary teams to deliver coherent and compliant design information. 
• Take responsibility for design quality, technical accuracy, and level of detail across all deliverables. 
• Identify potential design risks/issues and lead the team in developing robust solutions and mitigation strategies. 
• Oversee production of technical drawings, models, reports, and presentation materials. 
• Lead the preparation of 2D and 3D visualisations, sketches, and presentations to communicate design intent to stakeholders. 
• Enhance team capability and maintain high technical competence standards.

Project & Programme Management

• Collaborate with project leadership to define project scope, programme, deliverables, and resource requirements. 
• Manage delivery across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. 
• Support development of the Project Execution Plan, including financial forecasting and resource planning. 
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and UK building regulations.
• Monitor health & safety risks and contribute to risk assessments. 

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage architectural team, including resource planning and task allocation. 
• Provide line management, coaching, and technical guidance to junior and senior team members. 
• Drive a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. 
• Encourage open communication and early identification of design issues.
• Support staff development, training, and recruitment initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Architect (Chartered preferred). 
• 15+ years experience in the architectural/construction industry. 
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other BIM tools. 

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong expertise in UK construction methodologies and procurement processes. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design delivery and multidisciplinary coordination. 
• Experience delivering tender and construction stage packages. 
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal). 

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong technical leadership capability
• Collaborative and people-focused leader
• High attention to detail and quality
• Commercially aware with strong delivery focus
• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

  
  

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.