Temple Architecture Expert / Temple Architect

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Role summary:

Temple Architecture Expert

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the technical

  Temple Architecture Expert

  for the Directorate provide authoritative inputs on design, conservationmethodologyand approvals.
• Conduct

  site surveys

  , condition assessments,photographicdocumentation and prepare measured drawings / elevations / sections for temple structures.
• Develop conservation and restoration proposals: conservation strategy,methodology, materials specifications, contractor scope, and Bill of Quantities.
• Prepare and review architectural drawings (schematics, working drawings) and technical specifications using AutoCAD / Revit / appropriate CAD tools.
• Provide inputs for tender documents, technical evaluations, contractorselectionand supervise implementation for technical compliance.
• Ensure all interventionscomply withrelevant conservation / heritage statutes, applicable Government Orders (GOs)and guidelines (state & national heritage / ASI norms).
• Represent the Directorate in inter-departmental and stakeholder meetings, including district authorities, priests/temple committees, localcommunitiesand contractors.
• Lead/participatein technical presentations, publicconsultationsand capacity-building workshops for masons/contractors/officials.
• Liaise with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), State Archaeology / Heritage departments and other heritage agencies asrequired.
• Maintain project documentation, MIS, progress reports and providetimelyupdates to senior management.
• Identifyrisks to structure/heritage value and propose mitigation measures (structural interventions, drainage, ventilation, access,ritualuse compatibility).
• Mentor junior architects/engineers on heritage practice and quality control during execution.

Essential qualifications & experience:

• Master's Degree in Architecture

  (M.Arch) or equivalent.
• Specialization or demonstrableexpertisein

  Temple / Medieval Indian Architecture, Conservation, Architectural History or Heritage Conservation.

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience

  in government advisory, heritage conservation projects, temple restoration, architectural consultancy or similar (preferably with public-sector/PSU/Government projects).
• Proventrack recordof at least

  one completed heritage/temple conservation project

  (design + supervision) or 2+ significant assignments involving documentation/conservation.
• Strong knowledge of historic building materials and traditional temple construction techniques (stone carving, lime mortar, timber, joinery, masonry detailing).
• Experience preparing technical specifications, cost estimates, tenderdocumentsand supervising field works.
• Proficiencyin architectural documentation tools:

  AutoCAD

  (required);

  Revit

  ,

  SketchUp

  ,

  3D photogrammetry / laser scanning

  knowledge is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills experience interacting with government departments, religious trusts/committeesand local communities.
• Ability to travelfrequentlyand perform fieldwork in rural and semi-urban locations.

Desirable / Preferred:

• Degree / certification in

  Conservation

  (e.g.,Post-graddiploma in conservation, ICCROM-related training) or PhD in Architectural History / Conservation.
• Prior work with

  ASI, State Archaeology Departments, UNESCO projects, or reputed heritage consultancies

  .
• Experience in

  structural assessment

  of heritage masonry and familiarity with retrofitting techniques respectful of heritage values.
• Experience in training masons and traditionalcraftsmen, andpreparing capacity-building modules.
• Familiarity with statutory processes, permissions, and Government Orders (GOs) related to religious structures and public works.
• Good report-writing skills and ability to present technical findings in both Hindi and English.

Deliverables / KPIs:

• Timely site-condition reports + measured drawings for assigned temples.
• Conservation strategy & detailed working drawings for selected temples.
• Tender-ready technical specifications and BOQ for restoration works.
• Supervision reports and quality compliance during execution.
• Number of stakeholder consultations/workshops conducted & training sessions delivered.
• Acceptance of technical submissions by the Directorate / statutory authorities.

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