Your Role
Due to increased workload in the UK and Europe, Gensler’s Birmingham Studio is seeking aProject Architectto join our growing team.The Project Architect is an integral part of the team who specialise in the Retail & Lifestyle sector.You will be experienced in handling the technical process, with excellent communication and team relationship skills, and the ability to understand and interpret client, designer and contractor’s needs and requirements.It will be your role to lead the team through the delivery of a variety of project types, sizes, across all phases.
As Project Architectat Gensler, your role will be characterised by the 5 essential components: Client Engagement, Contract Compliance, Business of Design, Process Definition and Team Integration. This includes but not limited to serving as the main point of contact for the client through the project design and delivery phases; managing the internal and external processes; and building efficient project teams while mentoring junior staff to encourage the highest level of design and client satisfaction.
What You Will Do
As aProject Architect, you will tap into your boundless creativity to design unique professional environments, providing technical support for completion and execution of projects, working on all project stages.
1. You will be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously working with the team to design and deliver major projectsfor clients
2. Experience in the design and delivery of Lifestyle,Retail & Hospitalityarchitecture projects is essential
3. Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimising all potential opportunities
4. Maintain an awareness of existing clients’ businessobjectives, plans, targetaudienceand market trends, and ensure thatappropriate opportunitiesareidentifiedto generate further demand for Gensler services
5. Prepare and review proposals,contractsand consultant agreements
6. Manage projectlifecycle;estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out
7. Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building andpermittingofficials
8. Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
9. Maintain project manual and specifications
10. Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
11. Focus on the smooth management of the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees through the project life cycle
12. Manage multiple aspects of client,teamand project coordination, including full documentation with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil and other consultants
13. Actively take ownership of problems and successful resolution planning in consultation with our Retail Leadership and Studio Leader
14. Support and contribute to new business development with both current and potential clients
15. Contribute positively to Project reports and staffing meetings with concise andaccurateinformation to continually improve the studio’s delivery and financial objectives
16. Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
17. Work with the Design Director and the marketing team to ensure that the project story isdocumentedand that photography/videography is arranged, as needed
Your Qualifications
18. RIBA or ARB registered Architect;preferably with experience in the Lifestyle/Hospitality/Retail industry
19. Experience in project leadership, excellent clientliaisonand team management skills
20. Experience with the full project lifecycle, through to delivery
21. Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design / architectural projects
22. Knowledge of UK building regulations, standards and building structures
23. Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
24. Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done
25. Experience managing consultant teams and resolving technical and design issues
26. Strong leadership, organizational, communication andrelationship-managementskills
27. High levelof design competence with knowledge of building codes
28. Proficiencyin Revit desirable
This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties asrequiredfrom time to time.
Pleaseapply for this Project Architect role and submit your CVand brief portfolio for review.
Candidates who do not meet thecriteria, orprovide work samples will not be considered.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Gensler and need specialassistancedue to a disability, or accommodation for a disability, please provide details in your application.
Life at Gensler
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profitsharingand twice annual bonus opportunities.
As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.