Job ID: 318794

Project Architect

Aga Khan Trust for Culture

Location: Lahore, Pakistan

Apply by: 08 Nov 2026

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Project Architect
Aga Khan Trust for Culture

The position
Role Summary:
The Project Architect will assist in the documentation, surveying, preparation of design proposals and drawings, and monitoring of site works at Lahore Fort. This role involves working collaboratively with the project team, carrying out tasks delegated by senior professionals, and ensuring that all assigned work complies with organizational policies, procedures, and project requirements.

Responsibilities:
Understanding of Heritage Surveying Having a basic knowledge of survey of historic buildings to evaluate current conditions, survey of as-found conditions and architectural features.
Development of Documentation and Proposal Drawings Prepare accurate documentation drawings and develop conservation and intervention design proposals and produce detailed working drawings in coordination with the in-house team and relevant consultants.
Implementation Oversee conservation and site-preservation activities.
Compliance and Policy Implementation Ensure all project activities comply with organizational policies, procedures, and local regulations.

Teamwork and professional collaboration
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to work under the guidance and supervision of senior architects and other professionals, follow instructions, and carry out delegated tasks responsibly.
* Willingness to learn from experienced professionals, receive feedback, and adapt to project requirements.
Miscellaneous Duties
* Undertake additional architectural tasks assigned by the supervisor, contributing to team objectives and project outcomes.

The requirements
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
* 1-2 years of professional experience in relevant field.

Skills and Abilities:
* Proficiency in AutoCAD
* Adobe Suite
* MSOffice
* Teamwork and receptiveness to guidance
Optional
* Photogrammetry (Reality Scan or Metashape)
* Blender 3D
* Rhino 3D

The position is based in Lahore.
Sector: Culture
Region: South Asia
Location: Pakistan
Salary: Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires: 08-Nov-2026

About the Agency
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) focuses on the physical, social, cultural and economic revitalisation of historic urban environments. Its programmes include: the Aga Khan Award for Architecture; the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme; the Aga Khan Music Initiative; the Aga Khan Music Awards; the on-line resource Archnet.org; the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada.

Closing date: 2026-11-08

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the AKDN careers portal (Quick Apply) at the job link.
https://krb-xjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=30025&siteid=5750&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=2298589