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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

AtkinsRéalis are looking to recruit innovative architects and designers to be part of our Glasgow office-based Scotland & the North architectural practice. Our diverse, highly skilled, passionate designers are unified with a belief – good design can positively transform people's lives.
AtkinsRéalis is more than just engineering, we are a top 10 UK based global design Practice whose reputation is built on a culture of open collaboration, creating and delivering excellence in all we do. As a RIBA Registered Practice, we employ over 450 Architectural staff across the UK working on project across the globe.

Our diverse, highly skilled, passionate designers are unified with a belief – good design can positively transform people's lives. Our expertise ranges across all key sectors and aspects of the built environment. We are recognised leaders in the creation and delivery of environments, buildings and places that are good for people and improve our environment.

We have over 25 architectural staff in our Glasgow office with a particular expertise in Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Residential. Architectural staff include Architects, Architectural technologists, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects and Building Surveying professionals with a balanced team 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. AtkinsRéalis Architects are very interested in harnessing the creative power of individuals who would like to be involved in exciting projects with the company.

AtkinsRéalis offers Senior Architects the opportunity to be a part of exciting projects working with a national and global network of creative individuals all with the share aspirational goal of design excellence. The role would be ideal for those looking to take ownership of multiple projects to run from concept through to delivery whilst including managing a small team of assistants.

Your role

  • Our primary focus is to ensure our architects are challenged towards professional growth within a new team, exposing Architects to the multi-disciplined environment and client facing opportunities.
  • To manage and inspire a team through strong and inclusive leadership.
  • Sustaining and developing relationships with existing and new clients.
  • To ensure design responses are pragmatic and respond to the client brief whilst respecting the opportunities and constraints that each site affords, through climate, context and culture.
  • To continue to develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative and that seek to enhance our reputation.
  • Lead projects by providing design and technical leadership for major projects.
  • Reporting on activity and analysis of feedback and success factors.
  • Development of the design culture and capability of our multi-disciplinary design team(s).
Cities & development Architecture & Planning

Location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-145319

Salary range

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Chiragg Ravindra

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Chiragg Ravindra

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About you

  • RIBA Part 3 qualification and ARB registration, with strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction types.
  • Proven track record across multiple sectors—preferably Education, Health, Defence, Residential, and Public—working directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to manage projects from concept through detailed design to completion, including compliance and key detail development; Accredited Conservation Architect preferred but not essential.
  • Skilled in Revit, Adobe Suite, Enscape or V-Ray, AutoCAD, and familiar with NBS specification and UK construction methodologies.
  • Consistent experience delivering projects of varying scale and complexity, managing roles, packages, budgets, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and consultants.
  • Strong ability to prepare high-quality design deliverables and present effectively to clients and stakeholders.
  • Support and coach Part 1 and Part 2 staff, driving design quality and contributing to team and leadership development.
  • Organised, detail-oriented, efficient under pressure, flexible, self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate about design excellence.
  • Proven ability to develop client relationships, secure new business, and lead bids to support market growth.
  • Actively involved in successful delivery of secured projects and proactive in supporting studio leadership.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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.

Reward & 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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

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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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