Architectural Technologist / Technical Architect

AtkinsRéalis are looking to recruit a motivated Architectural Technologist  or Technical Architect with relevant years work experience to join our Cardiff Architecture team as part of the wider Midlands, South-West and Wales business region. This will initially be on a contract basis with the potential opportunity to change to a permanent contract.

About AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis is an exciting and inspirational place to work, and we are a top 5 AJ 100 practice 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. We are a true multi-discipline practice and relish the ability we have to solve our clients problems.

Within the Midlands South-West and Wales business including the Cardiff studio, we have just under 200 individuals involved in the design and creation of the built environment in Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Residential sectors. You would be working alongside Architectural staff including 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.

About The Role:

AtkinsRéalis offers candidates the opportunity to be a part of exciting projects working with a network of creative individuals all with the shared aspirational goal of design excellence.  The role would be ideal for those looking to take ownership of projects in either a supporting or leading role.

Our primary focus is to ensure our staff are challenged towards professional growth within a new team, exposing Architectural Technologists to the multi-discipline environment.

Requirements for this grade:

• The ideal candidate will be a chartered member of  CIAT or ARB certified, with demonstrable solid years experience on a 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. They will understand how to work as part of a multi-discipline team, ensuring design co-ordination, interface resolution, clash and coordination detection on behalf of the project and reporting on model coordination issues. They are also required to produce, analyse and advise upon specification, materials selection and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production criteria, as well as proficiently use NBS software packages.
• 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.
• We are looking for individuals who 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.
• The personal qualities required from the applying candidate should demonstrate Strong interpersonal skills, organised and efficient with attention to detail. Ability to work effectively, efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Flexible approach to working with a positive and 'can-do' attitude, self-motivated and committed individuals who can be both clear thinker but have the willingness to be a strong team player.
• AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified candidates who are looking to further their career in Architectural Technology, 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.

Meeting your needs:

• When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.
• Making sure you're supported is important to us. So if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. 

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo. 

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks. 

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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