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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Overview
AtkinsRéalis are looking to recruit an innovative and experienced Project or Senior Architect to join our growing Cardiff team, as part of the wider Midlands, South-West and Wales Architectural Practice.
AtkinsRéalis is more than just engineering, we are a Stirling Prize winning, top 10 AJ100 practice whose reputation is built on a culture of open collaboration, creating and delivering excellence in all we do. With a global depth of talent and reach, we passionately believe that good design can positively transform people's lives and strive to deliver the very best for our clients.
As a fully integrated multidisciplinary practice you will be working alongside Architectural, Engineering and specialist consultants across a myriad of fields. Within the Midlands, South-West and Wales business, we have just under 500 individuals involved in the design and creation of the built environment in Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Residential sectors. Our Architectural staff include Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects and Building Surveying professionals with a balanced mix of graduates through to senior professionals and directors. People are the heart of our success and supporting, training, and mentoring our staff is paramount to AtkinsRéalis remaining at the forefront of design and innovation.
Your role
- AtkinsRéalis offers candidates the opportunity to be a part of exciting projects working with a network of creative individuals with the shared goal of design excellence.
- The role is ideal for those looking to take ownership of projects in a leading role.
- Our staff are challenged towards professional growth and development within a multi-discipline environment.
Location
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-151073
Salary range
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Dwithi M
Hi there, I'm Dwithi M and I manage this role
About you
The ideal candidate will be an ARB Part 3 qualified architect with a demonstrable years' post qualification experience with a good understanding of the UK statutory requirements (Building Regulations, Planning etc). Candidates will be able to demonstrate the below requirements or abilities:
- To develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative that seek to enhance the built environment and our reputation.
- A creative designer with an understanding of technical delivery.
- Contribute to design and culture within the studio and wider regional team.
- Consistently contribute and lead the successful delivery of projects with varying levels of complexity and ranging in size from small, medium and large-scale.
- Work proactively within a multi- disciplinary environment to lead the design off major opportunities.
- Understand the design process and RIBA Plan of Work, having the ability to deliver a project from concept, detail design, delivery on site and through to completion.
- They will be able to produce, analyse and advise upon material selection, specification and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production criteria.
- Proficiently use Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, NBS Specification and have experience in advanced collaboration software (such as Navisworks). The candidate will also have an understanding of and be able to manage information such as federation of BIM models, model checking, clash and interface management.
- Practical working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other similar software package.
- 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.
AtkinsRéalis recognize that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career in Architecture, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.
If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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