About the Role
An Architect / Architectural Designer acts under supervision regarding architectural methods and complexities and is responsible for the development and design of complex architectural projects. This position contributes to finished packages, specifications, approval of materials/products, and development of construction packages, requiring sound and diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices.
Responsibilities
- Liaise closely with the Project Lead in the design development of the scheme with regular interim meetings.
- Responsible for the preparation of new designs and adaptations to existing designs, drawings, specifications and schedules to suit design development and information release requirements.
- Independently evaluate, select and apply knowledge of design and construction techniques.
- Liaise with consultants and relevant statutory authorities to establish the conceptual framework.
- Assist the Project Lead in the coordination of the design team on a day-to-day basis and in maintaining good working relationships.
- Instruct, clarify and develop design studies with individual members of the team.
- Attend client meetings and presentations as necessary.
- Contribute to the layout of projects and integrate architectural and engineering elements into a unified design for client review and approval.
- Contribute to the preparation of scale drawings, and contract documents, for building contractors.
- Contribute to the administration of construction documents and provide periodic onsite observation of work during construction to monitor specification compliance.
- Contribute to finding technical solutions to problems and show understanding of good design principles.
- Manage time and effort ensuring the timely completion of assigned work.
- Understand office procedures and works within set SNHA design standards.
Requirements
- BA/BSc/BArch (Essential).
- MArch (Essential).
- Registration with ARB and RIBA, and/or equivalent overseas professional body (Desirable).
- Relevant experience in the architectural/construction industry (Essential).
- At least 4 years of experience (Desirable).
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently (Essential).
- Proven experience in RIBA Stages (Desirable).
- Previous experience with complex projects (like Data Centres, Healthcare, Aviation, Mixed-use or Multi-family residential) (Desirable).
- Technical skills/detailing experience (Desirable).
- Experience coordinating complex projects in a BIM environment (Desirable).
- Average verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships (Essential).
- Strong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities (Essential).
- Able to read, analyse and interpret complex documents including technical journals (Desirable).
- Working knowledge: Office 365: Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook (Essential).
- Revit/BIM 360 fundamentals (Essential).
- BIM Level 2 (Desirable).
- Graphics: Adobe Suite; Bluebeam (Desirable).
- 3D visualisation (Desirable).
- NBS (Desirable).
- AutoCAD (Desirable).
- Able to travel in the UK (Essential).
- Able to work out of office hours when required to meet project deadlines (Essential).
- Able to travel abroad as required (Desirable).
Skills
- Design development
- Design and construction techniques
- Conceptual framework development
- Design team coordination
- Design studies
- Client meetings and presentations
- Project layout
- Architectural and engineering element integration
- Scale drawing preparation
- Contract document preparation
- Construction document administration
- Onsite observation
- Specification compliance monitoring
- Technical problem-solving
- Good design principles
- Time management
- Office procedures
- SNHA design standards
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Organizational skills
- Reading complex documents
- Analysing complex documents
- Interpreting complex documents
- Office 365: Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook
- Revit/BIM 360 fundamentals
- BIM Level 2
- Adobe Suite
- Bluebeam
- 3D visualisation
- NBS
- AutoCAD
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 4 years of experience (Desirable)
Education Level
- BA/BSc/BArch (Essential)
- MArch (Essential)
- Registration with ARB and RIBA, and/or equivalent overseas professional body (Desirable)
Salary/Compensations
- €38.500—€41.000 EUR
About the Company
- Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services.
- Woolpert blends design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value.
- Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders.
- Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
- Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Equal Opportunity
- Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer.
- Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals.
- We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
- You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
