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Purcell

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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IT - Administration

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Job Description:

At Purcell‘s Hong Kong Studio, we are looking for a highly motivated, talented Senior Architect to join our team working on a range of conservation projects including the adaptive reuse of iconic and historically significant buildings, in Hong Kong and the wider APAC region. Candidates should hold, as a minimum, 5 to 10 years’ experience on Hong Kong projects with A&A works. You’ll be working within our heritage and architectural team, to deliver projects across all works stages and at a variety of scales principally in the cultural, public and commercial sectors. The role requires excellent creative and technical skills across stages from feasibility studies and statutory submissions through to technical production and construction supervision. The role also requires the management of junior team members.

Job Responsibility:

Support and assist the senior team on various studio projects across all HKIA work stages
Successfully lead effective teams of architects and assistants
Contribute to the seamless running of all architectural projects to the highest standards including day-to-day project management and design coordination
Reporting to team leader and wider studio leadership team
Successfully delivering positive design, client satisfaction and financial outcomes
Work to exceed the expectations of Clients to deliver successful projects
Working to continuously improve their own and their teams technical design and delivery skills, including undertaking technical reviews and upskilling technical competency
Line management of up to two people
Knowledge share within the team and take a role in helping to improve the design, technical and conservation ability across it

Requirements:

ARB (HK) and HKIA Registered Architect
5-10 years’ experience working as a Project Architect on Hong Kong based projects with A&A works on existing buildings
Hands-on experience working on all HKIA work stages from inception through contract administration
Keen eye for detail and ability to produce high-quality, accurate, coordinated drawings
Strong understanding of Hong Kong development controls and building codes, Government submissions and approval procedures
Well organised, with a proactive and enthusiastic approach
Excellent project management and design coordination skills
Can receive feedback positively
Leadership experience managing a small team
Fluency in English and Cantonese, both written and spoken
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and other modelling and rendering software (Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape, D5, etc.)
Local market knowledge and desire to be involved in Business Development and profile-raising activities

Nice to have:

Previous experience working on adaptive reuse projects with A&A works
Interest or strong background working on historical buildings
Experience designing to fulfil environmental accreditation requirements
Experience of delivering projects in BIM
HKICON accreditation
RIBA membership

What we offer:

Agile, flexible and hybrid working (minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
Annual leave increasing with long service
Life assurance
Study sponsorship with paid study leave
Sabbaticals
Employee assistance programme
Season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Virtual GP service
Subscription fees
Company day out
A volunteering scheme
Enhanced learning & development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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