Are you a dynamic Senior Architect with an innovative portfolio to match? Are you looking to gain experience across a range of UK and global projects? Benoy’s Aviation Team is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Architect to join them.
As a Senior Architect you manage mid-scale, or aspects of large-scale architectural projects through all aspects of design and development. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, structured career path and a fun and sociable company culture.
What we’re looking for:
1. You are a talented designer, with a portfolio that showcases great creativity and innovative thinking.
2. You have experience of successfully delivering aviation projects through all work stages.
3. You have experience managing small teams.
4. With strong organisational and supervisory skills, you have a proven ability to manage projects and people to deliver great results.
5. A strong communicator, you can effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
6. You are proficient in computer applications commonly used within your discipline – Revit and sketch up are preferred.
7. You are degree qualified in related design field or hold equivalent certification; professional registration is preferred.
What we can offer you:
8. Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
9. Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home.
10. A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities.
11. 22 days annual leave with the option to buy more.
12. A range of benefits including private medical/life insurance and pension.
If this role interests you, read on for details about the role responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Design/Technical Expertise
13. Delivers high quality design and/or technical work, engaging others with their creative and innovative thinking.
Project Management
14. Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the design process and project brief, coordinating the preparation of the project deliverables and other activities related to the project development.
15. Takes responsibility for quality control and supervision of project deliverables.
16. Coordinates and integrates the work of external contractors, suppliers and professionals.
Team Management
17. Role models Benoy’s values and contributes towards a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared.
18. Ability to work effectively with others to develop and resolve project issues.
19. Ability to make complex decisions, weighing up a range of factors and implications.
20. Builds a network across the business and seeks leadership opportunities by directing and supporting junior team members.
Client Relationships
21. Develops effective relationships with clients and consultants.
22. Operate independently in daily engagement with clients and stakeholders.
23. Provide support to senior team members with key client presentations and represent Benoy in meetings as required.
Budget Control
24. Takes responsibility for aspects of the project budget and liaises with stakeholders to ensure delivery.
25. Seeks to develop a working understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and considers how project fees are maximised without threat to client relationship and repeat work.