Senior Architect

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Architect to join our Advisory team - a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

This role will be to act as a team leader, providing and overseeing the production of technically sound deliverables for architectural commissions such as in the preparation of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. To manage the actions of a small to medium sized, locally based single discipline technical team, including the people manager role when required by the business.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience of delivering projects within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated environments. Experience working on nuclear licensed sites, knowledge of nuclear safety culture, and familiarity with relevant regulatory and assurance frameworks will be highly valued.

Applicants holding, or working towards,
NSQEP (Nuclear Skills Qualification and Experience Passport) recognition are encouraged to apply.

Whether your background is in project management, architecture, structural engineering, building services, surveying or multidisciplinary design, we are looking for professionals who can bring a strong understanding of safety, compliance, quality assurance and technical excellence to support the continued growth of our nuclear and complex infrastructure portfolio which will include; decommissioning and waste management, defence nuclear programmes, SMRs and working with advanced reactors and new nuclear build.

• To lead a team, producing technically sound architectural solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks
• The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function
• Working on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full time but temporary role and including out of hours working
• Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business

• Registered as an Architect with the Architects Registration board
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

• Applies architectural theory and principles to clearly understood situations, where concepts are matched to problems
• Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and is fully capable of working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks. Can check deliverables to a reasonable standard and takes ownership for this
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools
• Demonstrates good commercial awareness
• Has very good knowledge of suppliers and types of services they provide
• Has a very good understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Substantially experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied. Is capable of acting as Principal Designer for appropriate projects
• Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management. Ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines
• Supervisory and people manager skills. Capable of managing a small to medium sized, locally based single discipline technical team, including the people manager role

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