Architecture Studio Lead
- West Midlands
AtkinsRealis are looking to appoint a new Studio Lead to our offices in Birmingham.
They will be the inspirational lead for this studio as part of the wider Midlands, South West and Wales business and develop and expand of our Architectural offering in the region.
AtkinsRealis is an exciting and inspirational place to work, and we are a top 5 AJ100 practice with a global depth of talent and reach. We passionately believe that good design can positively transform people’s lives and strive to delivery the very best for our clients. We are a true multidiscipline practice and relish the ability we have to solve our clients problems.
Within the midlands South West and Wales business, we are have over 100 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 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 AtkinsRealis remaining at the forefront of design and innovation.
About The Role:
Strategic thinking and work winning
We are Searching for a Studio Lead in Birmingham with great design abilities having been the author of a substantial portfolio of work. We set out below the objectives and job description for
the role with a focus on the local market and in particular commercial and/or residential sectors.
The ability to strategically grow the portfolio, engage with clients, stakeholders and subsequently grow the team.
The role requires individuals with direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages. We are seeking creative designers as well as technically focused individuals.
The successful candidate will be familiar with the full construction process from business development, to bidding and project delivery - including the successful commercial management of projects.
In short you will sit at the nexus of all that is happening in the Birmingham studio and be responsible for driving its success.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day-to-day running of a studio, including staff development, resource management and finance.
- Work proactively within a multi- disciplinary environment to deliver project management leadership on major opportunities. To lead and support business development and work winning/bidding within the local Birmingham and West Midlands markets.
- Development of the design culture and capability of our multi-disciplinary design team(s).
- To continue to develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative and that seek to enhance our reputation.
- To secure work through bidding and developing compelling design concepts.
- Contribute to design leadership and culture.
- Successful delivery of projects to a high level of quality and Client satisfaction acting as Lead Consultant/Design Manager.
- Identifying opportunities and supporting the development of winning bids for projects in the government, education, and related sectors - both single discipline and multi-disciplinary.
Requirements:
- Qualified Architect with ARB registration.
- Demonstrable track record and familiarity with commercial, residential and local government sector clients in Birmingham and the midlands.
- A creative designer with an understanding of technical delivery.
- Proven team management skills and experience.
- Be able to work calmly under pressure and lead, inspire and motivate our teams.
- Experience in preparing successful bids and tenders.
- Ability to confidently engage with clients and stakeholders.
- Direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages.
- A good awareness of Autodesk Revit and managing projects in a BIM environment.
- Practical working knowledge of SketchUp or other similar software package.
- Practical working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other similar software package.
- Full UK Driving licence.
The opportunity to work both locally and within our national business to win and deliver work will mean that there will be a requirement for flexibility in respect of travel and location as project demands require.
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What we offer?
AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Training:
AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Additional Information:
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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