Job Description
We are looking for an Associate Architect with multi‑sector design and technical experience, especially in architectural technical design delivery, to work closely with the Birmingham Studio Architectural Management team.
Key Tasks
* Become integral to the WSP multi‑sector design offer, working closely with other WSP disciplines to develop and secure key opportunities.
* Assist with bidding opportunities in workplace, data centre and defence sector in the UK and overseas.
* Develop the WSP Architecture brand in the region, principally through quality of delivery and design.
* Support the development of design quality within the business.
* Support the development of the volume of work won and successfully delivered.
* Engage in developing design talent and performance within the business.
* Support the Architectural Management team in growing the business and meeting financial targets.
* Undertake the role of Project Architect across a varied portfolio of Design Projects.
Qualifications
* Professionally qualified Architect with recognised experience of multi‑sector design and technical delivery.
* A background of process and delivery for projects working within successful developed systems based on key principles of evidence‑based design.
* Ability to direct teams.
* Capability to represent WSP to clients and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively.
* Capability to work without direct supervision.
* ARB registered and RIBA chartered or ability to work towards chartership.
* Experience in the use of REVIT.
Benefits
* Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home up to two days a week and collaboration opportunities in modern UK offices.
* Work‑life balance support, including “WSP My Hour” allowing an hour each day for personal activities and flexible working arrangements.
* Health & wellbeing support through Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support package.
* Option to purchase additional leave and use bank holiday entitlement.
* Development and training opportunities, including mentoring and chartership.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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