Project Architect

Due to expanding workload, AECOM are recruiting for a Project Architect in Belfast.

AECOM are offering a great opportunity to join our established architecture team in our multi-disciplinary offices in Belfast. AECOM Architecture and Interiors is active in the following UK sectors:
Infrastructure, Leisure, Sports, Education, Healthcare, Rail, Defence, Government, Transportation, Industrial and Data Centres.

Our Studio is listed as the 4th largest employer of architects worldwide in the World Architecture WA100 2023 survey, with 1,554 architects globally. We currently have 160 architectural staff in the UK and are now ranked 10th in AJ100.

AECOM’s design team in Belfast is a dynamic multi-disciplinary collaborative team. We work closely with our engineers and in-house specialists both in Belfast and throughout our wider UK and international offices. Our large-scale complex projects will be of interest for architects who thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment.

• Enthusiastic, positive and energetic project architect ready to work within a dynamic, agile team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Highly computer literate in all standard Microsoft office software.
• Have a strong design and technical ability.
• Working knowledge of Building Systems, Regulations, and construction types.
• Have strong Revit skills (essential) and BIM awareness. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Creative Cloud also desirable.
• Demonstrates careful attention to detail.
• Preferably, you will demonstrate a wide experience of design at all RIBA stages, and have previous experience of large scale projects.
• You will need to be ARB RIBA accredited.
• You may also be required to obtain BPSS and SC clearance, if not already held previously.

• Fully Qualified and Registered Architect (ARB Registered).
• CPD records updated and available for review via RIBA or ARB platforms.
• Proven experience in working on large scale commercial or industrial projects preferably across a variety of sectors.
• Good REVIT, BIM and presentation skills are essential. A REVIT test will be held as part of the interview process.
• Strong visualisation skills are beneficial.
• Knowledge of CDE systems like Sharepoint, ACC, Projectwise would be beneficial.

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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

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