Architect

About you

• The ideal candidate will have a RIBA Part 3 qualification, be ARB registered with demonstrable experience on wide range of complex projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations. Experience should range across different sectors working directly with the client, contractor and multi-disciplinary design teams.
• The desired individual will understand the design process and have the ability to deliver this from concept into detail design, understanding how to identify and design key details, through to completion.
• Understanding detail for compliance requirements e.g., building regulations and working knowledge of UK Building Systems, Regulations and construction types will be required for this role.
• We are looking for individuals who can work in teams and can consistently contribute to the successful delivery of projects with varying levels of complexity and ranging in size from small, medium and large-scale. Consistency and accuracy in all work produced is highly desired for this role. Candidates should have experience with working with external stakeholders, client and contractor teams.
• Working with the senior colleagues, the candidate for this roll will be required to take responsibility for specific roles, areas or packages of work with within a project and recognise the importance of the project budget.
• Supporting and mentoring staff though Part 1 and 2 is fundamental to this role. Coaching junior staff on projects and reviewing work to help drive the design quality and output.
• The personal qualities required from the applying candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, organised and efficient with attention to detail. Ability to work with agility, effectively, efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines and comfortable working in a leading multi-disciplinary practice on large national based teams as well as the Studio team based in Newcastle.
• Working alongside the Studio lead and leadership team, the candidate will have a desire to support the development, profile and growth of the Studio in region and support in the day-to-day management of the studio and activities to continue to nurture the design culture at AtkinsRealis.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD is essential, experience in advanced collaboration software (such as Navisworks), federation of BIM models, model checking, clash and interface management and on-site job running is desirable.
• The personal qualities required from the applying candidate are: strong interpersonal skills, organisation and efficient time management, attention to detail, ability to work independently and effectively when under pressure and to tight deadlines. The candidate must be self-motivated and flexible, bringing a positive and 'can-do' attitude, and the willingness to be a strong team player.