Switching Careers from Architecture to Real Estate: Ft. Aqeel Sourjah at Quadrant Estates

How do you move from architecture into real estate development? Stephen Drew speaks with Aqeel Sourjah of Quadrant Estates about ESG-led offices, development management, job titles, international students, AI and career progression beyond traditional practice. ____ 🎧 Listen to the audio episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/471f92a1 📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways: https://architecturesocial.com/podcas... Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for: https://architecturesocial.com/ The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects: https://archademia.com/architecture-s... Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership. ____ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and technical difficulties 01:31 Meet Aqeel Sourjah from Quadrant Estates 02:07 Aqeel's journey from architecture to real estate 10:45 The role of a development manager 16:44 Understanding job titles in real estate 20:04 Advice for aspiring real estate professionals 22:53 International students and the UK job market 27:10 AI and technology in real estate 29:26 Using AI in business operations 29:54 Creativity in development and real estate 30:33 Staying ahead with technology 30:55 Market sentiment and economic outlook 33:14 Future opportunities in architecture and real estate 35:30 Qualities for success in real estate 43:58 Balancing passion and work-life boundaries 47:13 Final thoughts and contact details #Architecture #ArchitecturePodcast #ArchitectureTech