Job description
Are you a Senior Architect looking for a new opportunity in Oxford?
This long-standing chartered client provides a full range of design, engineering and consultancy services to the build environment. Sectors include central and local government, housing, education, health, transport, defence, commercial property, and retail, They are a top 50 multi disciplinary practice and have been helping clients deliver solutions for nearly 30 years gathering awards and accreditations including investors in people. People are at the forefront of this practice and they are dedicated to continuous growth and education for their employees, embracing a culture of nurturing talents and improving skills through comprehensive training programmes and further education opportunities.
Every individual is valued, encouraged and supported and they encourage employees to engage with our managers and senior level staff through their open-door attitude.
As a Senior Architect, you will be responsible for architectural design; co-ordination of Design Team & contract administration for assigned projects; key commercial activities; and Business Development. You will specialise in the application of building science and technology on architectural, interiors and construction projects and be recognised as having specialist skills that enable you to manage the design process and to use your technical knowledge & expertise to provide innovative and aesthetically pleasing solutions. As a Qualified and ARB Chartered Architect, you will be continually working to further enhance your knowledge in the application of design, building science and technology on architectural and construction projects. Key to the role is a focus on “delivery” and playing an active, mentoring and lead role in the delivery of our technical work - promoting and displaying technical competency in both BIM and Revit
About you
· A good working knowledge and experience of negotiating and managing the development of a construction project.
· Experience negotiating and managing all aspects of architectural and construction contracts, using traditional, partnering, design & build and other appropriate methods.
· Recognise the significance of the post construction aspects of the project – Soft Landings, etc.
· As an architectural professional, you must adhere to your Codes of Conduct.
· Obtained a first & second degree and RIBA Part III(or equivalent approved).
· A minimum of 10 years of professional practice post ARB Certification.
· Excellent experience in CAD / REVIT / BIM, in a recognised Industry Standard Format, including 3D graphics and presentation relevant basic software (update training will be given as required).
· Excellent REVIT and AutoCAD skills (update training will be given as required).
· A minimum of BIM Level 2 experience (training will be given as required).
· An established skill of maintaining excellent client relationships, becoming competent in key client management as a tool towards developing future business.
