Senior Associate, Design & Engineering (Project Lead Engineer)

Colliers is a leading global real estate services and investment management company. Operating in more than 70 countries, with 28,000 professionals, we deliver expert advice to maximize the potential of property for occupiers, owners, and investors. In Czech Republic, we’ve been present for over 30 years, we have ca 80 employees, with office in Prague.

We are looking for an experienced Authorized Engineer / Architect in Building Construction to join our team and act as a key technical link between clients, in-house architects, external design consultants and construction teams.

In this role, you will coordinate the technical development of projects from the initial design stages through to construction. You will ensure that client requirements are properly understood and translated into design solutions, facilitate collaboration between all project stakeholders and provide technical support throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the technical development of projects from design preparation through to construction and delivery.
• Communicate with clients to understand their needs, expectations and wider project requirements, translating them into clear technical briefs.
• Facilitate communication between clients, in-house architects and external design consultants.
• Provide technical guidance and support to in-house architects throughout the design process.
• Coordinate external designers and specialist consultants, ensuring consistency and quality of design documentation.
• Identify technical risks, resolve design interfaces and drive practical, efficient and buildable solutions.
• Provide technical support to construction teams, including resolving design queries and coordinating changes during construction.

Reports to: Head of Design & Build

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related technical discipline with a professional engineering license.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in design, engineering coordination or construction.
• Good understanding of design documentation, construction processes and technical solutions.
• Experience coordinating designers, consultants or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, including the ability to work effectively with clients and technical professionals.
• Ability to connect architectural design, engineering and construction requirements.
• Independent, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Fluent English and Czech, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of construction permitting processes.

An advantage would be:

• Experience with Design & Build projects.
• Experience with commercial, office or public building projects.

What We Offer:

• A key role in significant national and international projects.
• Involvement in projects from initial design through to construction and delivery.
• Professional autonomy and opportunities to influence technical solutions.
• Career development in the growing Design & Build.
• A stable international company and a friendly working environment.
• Competitive salary.
• 28 days of annual leave.
• 4 sick days per calendar year.
• Meal allowance of CZK 100 per working day.
• Fully paid MultiSport card.
• Employee discounts and special offers with selected Colliers partners.
• Employer contribution to supplementary pension savings.
• Hybrid working and home office options.
• Access to Colliers University and LinkedIn Learning for professional development.
• Company laptop and Company mobile phone, together with an unlimited O2 tarif.