Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit an Architectural Design Officer for an initial 6 month contract on a salary of £43,956.89/annum. This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office.
Responsibilities:
- Leading architectural teams in the production of architectural and technical designs, and in the production of: presentation material; illustrated reports; planning applications; building warrant applications; technical drawings, schedules and specifications.
- Leading multi-disciplinary design teams in the delivery of major projects.
- Managing the flow of information, both within the design team, and also distribution to client and construction teams.
- Liaising with planning officers and building control officers to ensure that submitted applications are processed efficiently.
- Leading projects through design and construction stages in accordance with the RIBA plan of work.
- Administering various forms of construction contract, including carrying out regular site inspections and chairing progress meetings.
- Providing assistance to the Assistant Group Manager and senior architectural officers as required.
- Assisting with the on-the-job training of other members of the team, to develop and improve their knowledge and skills, for the benefit of their professional development and of the projects.
Essential Skills:
- Experienced Architect – 5+ years preferably
- Educated to degree or other appropriate qualification in building design related subject.
- Good design skills.
- Good written communication skills using microstation office software.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Competent in the use of CAD.
- Good technical design skills.
- Good drawing and visual presentation skills.
- Good written communication skills.
- Good knowledge of architect’s and lead designer’s duties at all stages of the design and construction process.
- Good knowledge of planning process and Building Standards.
- Knowledge of current good practice and legislation in relation to building design.
- Good construction knowledge.
- Good knowledge of legal and contractual issues in relation to construction.
- Good knowledge and experience of Health & Safety legislation applicable to design and construction.
- Commitment to delivery of high quality service.
- Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary design team.
Desirable Skills:
- Membership of a relevant professional architectural institute
- Knowledge of current architectural design theory and practice.
- Competent in the following software packages, Revit, NBS Specification Writer, Photoshop, SketchUp, InDesign, Powerpoint, Excel and Microsoft Teams
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.