The Client:
With hundreds of award-winning projects annually, our client is ranked as one of the top global design firms.
2,500 employees located in 24 offices around the world the global practice works on a variety of sectors is recognized as one of the industry’s preeminent sustainable design firms due to its innovative research, design tools, and expertise.
Summary of Role:
We are seeking Senior and Intermediate licensed Architects with large scale, high-end office buildings experience in London. Project responsibility for planning, development and execution of technical documentation which may include interpreting, organizing and coordinating project team assignments.
Design:
- Works in tandem with designers to coordinate design development and construction documents.
- Advanced understanding of planning, programming and design principles and methods.
- Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions.
- Facilitates firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.
- Help prepare detailed drawings and mentor junior staff.
Technical:
- Directs production of schematic, design development and construction documents in collaboration with Project Manager.
- Coordinates project documentation execution,construction plans and details, insuring quality control and completion.
- Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.
- Understands and coordinates engineering systems relevant to projects.
- Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design.
- Conducts and documents field observations to monitor progress of construction.
- Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.).
- Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, cost estimates and calculations.
- Executes applicable agency review analysis(accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
Management:
- May establish architectural budget, task schedule and other components of the project work plan with project manager.
- Directs or coordinates production of construction documents, drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule and cost.
- Implements meeting objectives, facilitates meetings and provides documentation in collaboration with Project Manager.
- May participate in marketing, client and owner presentations.
- Directs, organizes and mentors junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.
Education:
- Post graduate qualification in Architecture
- Professional qualification in Architecture (Part III)
- Professional registration (ARB or equivalent)
Experience:
- Experienced in all phases of project design, construction documentation production and construction materials.
- Project delivery experience on £20M+ schemes.
- Familiar with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems.
- Understanding of project management process.
- Ability to apply CAD and interpret and review CAD drawings.
- Revit knowledge and experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to direct or coordinate work efforts of junior staff.
- Collaborative and professional work ethic.
