Architect

Placed: 28/11/17
Region: Warwickshire
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Architect
Midlands
Permanent

My Client is currently looking for an experienced Architect to work on a Permanent basis it their offices in the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have experience of Chemical, Pharmaceutical or life sciences sector

Responsible for directing, coordinating, and exercising functional authority for planning, organisation, control, integration, and completion of assigned projects.

Key objectives
* Provide appropriate levels of Architectural design to a range of different buildings and elements.
* Work to own initiative and required to supervise team members including Technicians, Graduates and trainees. Supporting professional development accordingly.
* Liaise with other team members in a multi-disciplinary environment to achieve holistic building solutions to client brief in a lead capacity to small and medium sized projects
* You will interact with various internal and external contacts and take responsibility for the delivery of projects within time, quality and budget constraints.

Principal responsibilities and accountabilities
* Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate the technical and management aspects on assigned projects
* Be fully conversant with the basics of British Standards and Eurocodes with respect to Architectural design, sustainability and specification.
* Review and approve technical design phases of projects. Ensure thorough checking and accuracy of deliverables and record documentation in accordance with company QA procedures
* Create designs and highly detailed drawings and design solutions both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications
* Liaise with the customer, project end-users and other construction professionals about the feasibility of a proposed project, including any constraining factors such as planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget
* Write and present reports, proposals, applications and contracts
* Make sure the project is running according to schedule and budget
* Work closely with other members of the design team to deliver safe, efficient and buildable solutions.
* Interact and negotiate with customer project representatives
* Maintain regular contact with all assigned project customers, including the best possible development of personal relationships
* Take responsibility for project and multi-disciplined design team management as lead architect. Excellent team ethic, and ability to work extended hours on occasions when required
* Participate in knowledge sharing across team and locations. Represent the client in external project technical meetings if required
* Attend in-house design courses and seminars and feedback to the rest of the department if required.
* Keep up to date with design trends/competitor awareness /design techniques
* Prepare and manage project controls such as; Enquiry plan, TRB review, fee estimate sheets/cost of further work, scope of work and change control preparation.
* Promote and achieve excellent service through Perfect Delivery

Person specification
* Qualifications and training
* Degree in Architecture leading to RIBA chartered membership
* Full UK Driving Licence

Technical skills and experience
Technical:
* Excellent design and technical detailing ability and competent drafting skills in the some of the following; o Good freehand sketching ability o AutoCAD / AutoCAD ADT or Revit o 3D drawing production o Micro-station V8 preferred o Sketch Up o Photoshop o NBS specification writer o MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
* High levels of creativity, imagination, vision and enthusiasm to produce distinctive architectural solutions
* A good knowledge in the production of technical specifications and the ability to use NBS Building and Create.
* Good knowledge and understanding of traditional sustainable building materials.
* A keen eye for the detail of specific tasks, combined with an understanding of how such specifics fit in with the project as a whole
* Knowledge of CDM regulations
* Knowledge of current UK technical standards/publications and legislation requirements
* High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software i.e. word, excel, etc.

Team management:
* Ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure and strict deadlines, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks
* Excellent time and cost management skills to ensure cost effective and accurate delivery
* Effectively manage own time and others within small teams across multiple projects and prioritise workload
* Strong demonstrable communication style and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to influence and negotiate both internally and externally
* Ability to work well within a team of other professionals (Civil structural engineers, service engineers etc) in delivering designs to satisfy the agreed brief
* Supervision, Technical mentoring and staff development skills.

At First Recruitment we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That's why our Architectural consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels, Graduates/Trainees, Architectural Technicians, Architectural designers and Architects

This is a superb opportunity for any Architects looking to work for a reputable engineering organisation