Job Description

Company Description

Arcadis IBI Group:

We are a global architecture, engineering, planning and technology firm creating the intelligent systems, sustainable buildings and efficient infrastructure of tomorrow.

Our collaborative approach focuses on future-forward solutions where we\xe2\x80\x99re bridging the gap between design and technology and unlocking new potential in data-driven environments.

IBI Group is now proudly a part of Arcadis. Together, we are committed to improving the quality of life for our clients, people, partners and the communities we all serve.



Senior Architect (Mental Healthcare Sector) _ Manchester / London / Belfast

• Permanent
• Full Time (40 hours pw, Monday to Friday)
• Hybrid studio / home working pattern

Position Summary:

Arcadis IBI Group\xe2\x80\x99s expertise is delivered by a team of professionals, each dedicated to specialist areas such as urban design, architecture, intelligent transport, landscaping, interior design, software development and many more areas of client focused services. The combination of local knowledge and global reach helps us deliver the best results possible for our clients wherever they may be.

Our award-winning Mental Health Team is expanding and therefore searching for a Senior Architect with ambitions for career advancement to join them. Our specialist team has been recognised for designing best-in-class buildings and for its skills in Service User co-design and engagement. We are regular contributors to Mental Health Design fora and conferences and work closely with our specialist design research and innovation team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Mental Health design.

This challenge will give you the opportunity to design projects in the Mental and Community health, Senior Living and Wellbeing sectors. You will join a highly creative, collaborative and inclusive team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be developing briefs, coordinating the design and construction phases of projects of varying size, delivering high quality architectural solutions and leading elements of large and small projects independently while supporting the Studio management team with input to programming and resourcing reviews. In addition to designing and running projects, we are looking for a client facing individual who is capable of fronting bids for new work and who is looking for a career path offering an opportunity for advancement.

This challenge will give you the opportunity to focus on a range of projects for a growing, diverse client base. In this position, you will join a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading the design and development of projects of significance and managing a supporting team. The role will be a leading client facing role.
• Coordinating contract documents, design / consulting teams and follow projects through to completion
• Work on all aspects of projects: design development, working drawings, contract administration, client relationships, team communication and on-site services
• Supporting and leading on projects with responsibility for programme and budget management, effective time and resources management whilst promoting best practice & knowledge within the Studio and across the wider practice
• Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with other disciplines
• Managing client relationships and team communication (including project teams and budgets)
• Process change control requests during construction and address RFI
• Resolve complex technical and design issues
• Maintaining project documentation, drawings and specifications
• Interfacing with statutory authorities during the design and construction phases of projects
• Developing, applying and promoting excellent people-management practices
• Conduct on-site inspections and document site reviews, interface with statutory authorities during the design and construction phases of the project
• Understand and adhere to procedures including quality management and environmental management systems and health & safety
• Contribute to the business development activities of the Studio and Region, supporting in the preparation of proposals, submissions and presentations
• Responding to invitations to bid for new work, contributing to the preparation of proposals, submissions and presentations and attending interviews
• Promote the use and continuous development of appropriate systems, procedures and protocols

Qualifications

• RIBA Part 3 qualified and ARB registered
• 5-10 years post qualification experience
• A working knowledge of Revit and BIM experience
• Your experience must include recent sizeable UK projects and schemes in the Mental Healthcare sector
• Experience of working on larger projects as part of a team and day to day leadership for smaller projects
• Naturally you\xe2\x80\x99ll have a strong knowledge of building regulations, design standards and best practice
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills

Additional Information

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives including a Mentorship Program, our Group Global Women\xe2\x80\x99s Network and a Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

As part of our selection processes, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver\xe2\x80\x99s license record.

Arcadis IBI Group provides a competitive benefits package and pay association dues and licensing fees.

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