We are searching for a highly motivated, pro-active and dynamic Junior Architect to join us in creating elegant and highly crafted homes for our clients.

Please submit your CV, a short covering letter, portfolio (PDFs only, not more than 10MB) and salary expectations using the email address below: 

job@saharchitects.lu

Only CVs strictly corresponding to this profile will be taken into consideration for a selection.

Saharchitects is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Luxembourg. Applications will be processed in the strictest confidence.

Junior Architect Job Description:

As a Junior Architect, you will contribute to and support architectural projects. You will help prepare designs, complete construction documents, write up building plans and assist in the presentation of materials.

As a Junior Architect, you will work under the direct supervision of an architect with the goal of eventually moving up to that position with experience. The work is very collaborative in nature. Most of the work is done in an office setting, although you will occasionally visit construction sites as well. 

Junior Architect Duties and Responsibilities:

In order to assist with architectural projects, as a Junior Architect you will perform many different tasks: 

Collaborate on Design Projects:

You will help plan and design buildings under direct supervision of the architect. You will brainstorm project ideas, complete design drawings in Vectorworks and assist in reviewing project proposals, remaining a part of the process from conception through development.

Complete Paperwork:

You will complete and file much of the paperwork that is involved in the design process, as well as create proposals and complete construction paperwork for buildings. In order to ensure that projects follow legal specifications and company procedures, you must ensure all required documents and paperwork are submitted before the construction process is started.

Communicate with Involved Parties:

As a Junior Architect, you will maintain communication with all parties involved in the project. You will communicate with contractors to monitor the progress of a project, and you are sometimes responsible for communicating with clients as well, noting their requests, answering their questions and sending them project updates.

Coordinate Project Details:

In order to assist the Architects, you will coordinate the details of an architectural project. This includes building specifications, dimensions, assisting with initial project research and outlining project schedules and tasks.

Junior Architect Skills:

You are a deeply logical thinker with an eye for detail and design, and an ability to solve problems efficiently. You are a highly organised, multi-tasker who embraces flexibility and can prioritise many different duties and projects at once. You have no problem meeting deadlines and are capable of communicating effectively with your clients and working as part of a team.

Core requirements and skills: 

• A Master of Architecture degree
• Proficiency in Vectorworks (or any 3D CAD software), in 2D and 3D 
• Experience producing construction documents
• Professional experience with an architecture firm in Luxembourg, minimum 2 years 
• Being able to use Microsoft Office, Ergo and work in Mac environment 
• Fluent in English and French. Working proficiency in German or Luxembourgish will be considered an advantage.