Project Architect at AECOM

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AECOM is seeking a Project Architect in Glasgow for a full-time position. This role is ideal for Nigerian and African immigrants as visa sponsorship (Skilled Worker/Tier
2) is available and overseas applicants are openly invited to apply. While the salary is competitive and not explicitly stated, the role offers generous benefits and the chance to work on impactful projects.

As a Project Architect at AECOM in Glasgow, you will be instrumental in designing innovative and progressive solutions, ensuring client goals are met while fostering design excellence. You will contribute to material and building system research, coordinating and preparing project specifications, and ensuring CDM Safety in Design.

Managerially, you will organize your own work and technical staff to meet deadlines, ensuring projects are completed on time and adhere to design brief and client requirements. This includes responsibility for the correctness, accuracy, and multidisciplinary coordination of design documentation, upholding AECOM’s Technical Excellence standards, and promoting teamwork within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

• Minimum 3 years PQE (Post Qualification Experience).
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Programmes.
• Understanding of BIM Level 2 requirements and processes.
• Excellent understanding of English and Scottish Building Regulations.
• Familiar with statutory consent procedures in Scotland and England.
• For security requirements, the candidate needs to be a UK National only, have been in the UK for more than 5 years, not been out of the country for more than 3 months in the 5-year period, and hold a UK Passport only.

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects in diverse sectors.
• Training and assistance with personal development.
• Access to technical and professional development programs.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact within a global team.

For Nigerian and African immigrants eyeing this Project Architect role at AECOM in Glasgow, it's crucial to tailor your application to UK standards. Ensure your CV highlights your architectural projects, specifically those with multi-stakeholder involvement or within defense, education, industrial, or health sectors, and is formatted for UK employers. Your Linked In profile should be updated to reflect your professional journey and aspirations in the UK, making connections with relevant professionals and firms.

When preparing for interviews, be ready to discuss your proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM Level 2, as well as your understanding of UK Building Regulations. For the visa sponsorship conversation, confidently articulate your skills and how they align with AECOM's needs, demonstrating your commitment to contributing to their projects and the UK's infrastructure. While visa sponsorship is advertised, it’s important to note the specific UK National and residency requirements for this particular role due to client security needs.

• Update your CV to a UK format, emphasizing relevant architectural project experience.
• Optimize your Linked In profile for UK employers and network within the industry.
• Prepare to discuss your proficiency in key software like Revit and your knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
• Craft a…