Job Description
About the Company
Fairhursts is a multi-disciplinary practice comprising Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers. With a diverse range of award-winning projects, in both the public and private sector, we focus upon the creation of lasting sustainable environments that, first and foremost, will enrich the lives and experience of people and their communities. We offer our services – both nationally and internationally – from our three studios in Manchester, Cambridge and Minstead.
About the Role
Due to an exciting and expanding workload, we are on the lookout for an Architectural Technologist / Technician to join our studio, Manchester. The ideal candidate will be proficient in running medium-sized projects from Stage 3 onwards. Experience in leading a team – with the capability of liaising with clients and consultants effectively – is essential. The right candidate will have experience in BIM and will have worked in a 3D environment, with knowledge about clash detection, coordinating with consultants’ information. Revit experience would be ideal although not necessarily a requirement. Experience in medium to large-scale defence, science and/or advanced manufacturing sector projects is preferable.
Responsibilities
* To work directly with the studio’s Associates, Associate Directors and with our team of project architects – collating, organising, investigating and producing technical information for use during the development of the project design.
* Adopting the role of Project Lead from the commencement of RIBA Stage 4 (Detail Design) until RIBA Stage 6 Completion/Handover.
* Developing the architectural design.
* Working directly with the Project Architect to undertake the following:
* * Collate and organise technical information.
* Investigate technical information and factors that affect projects – including client requirements, site/building surveys and regulatory requirements.
* Produce all information necessary to submit applications to all relevant statutory authorities.
* Prepare and present design proposals.
* * Preparing detail design and production information.
* Acting as Project Leader to undertake the following:
* * Liaise with Clients.
* Work in conjunction with the Contractor for Design & Build projects.
* Prepare and present detailed design proposals.
* Advise the programming of deliverables.
* Act as Design Leader in co-originating the wider design team.
* Contribute to the detailed design process and co-ordinate detailed design information.
* Review the Acoustic and Fire reports and incorporate the strategies into the detail design package.
* Prepare specifications for construction work.
* Prepare drawings, plans and documents for statutory approvals.
* Attend Design Team Meetings and Co-ordination meetings, record minutes and prepare any associated documentation.
* Contribute to design-stage risk assessments.
* Prepare drawings, plans and documents for statutory approvals e.g. Building Regulations.
* * Contract Management/Construction on site:
* * Acting as Project Leader, undertake the following:
* Make site visits and record findings of site inspections.
* Attend DTMs and site meetings, record minutes and prepare associated documentation.
* As required by the contractor, prepare and present construction drawings/details using Revit.
* Respond to the contractors’ requests for Information.
* * Post Construction:
* * Assist with the production of Construction Record drawings.
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Qualifications
Salary is dependent on experience.
Required Skills
The ideal candidate will be proficient in running medium-sized projects from Stage 3 onwards. Experience in leading a team – with the capability of liaising with clients and consultants effectively – is essential. The right candidate will have experience in BIM and will have worked in a 3D environment, with knowledge about clash detection, coordinating with consultants’ information. Revit experience would be ideal although not necessarily a requirement. Experience in medium to large-scale defence, science and/or advanced manufacturing sector projects is preferable.
Preferred Skills
Experience in medium to large-scale defence, science and/or advanced manufacturing sector projects is preferable.
Pay range and compensation package
A competitive salary (based on experience), alongside a variety of company benefits include flexible working hours, free fresh fruit, subsidised regular social activities, a health benefits package, pension contributions and health insurance. As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Fairhursts offers support time to undertake professional qualifications and studies.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fairhursts is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
Interested? Here’s how to apply
Please email info@fairhursts.com with your CV, salary expectations and a covering letter – tell us a bit about yourself: what gets you out of bed in the morning?
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