Responsibilities

• Provide architectural design services and consultancy work on behalf of Baker Hicks under the direction of the line manager.
• Produce design deliverables (including drawings, specifications and reports), site surveys, construction stage duties, client liaison with members of design/construction teams, project management, costing and ensure progress against the project brief.
• Check production of detailed drawings to ensure architectural designs meet appropriate quality and compliance controls, project brief and customer requirements.
• Design and technical reviews including providing a peer group audit function of the designs of other team members.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary members of the design team to deliver safe, efficient and buildable solutions.
• Contribute to the preparation and management of enquiry plans, tender reviews, fee estimate sheets, scopes of work and change controls as required.
• Liaise with the customer, project end-users and other construction professionals about the feasibility of a proposed project, including any constraining factors such as planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget.
• Responsible for directing, coordinating, and exercising functional authority for planning, organisation, control, integration, and completion of assigned projects.
• Input to the Management of Cost of Further Works and resource plans.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Architect (RIBA/ARB).
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects at RIBA Stage 4 in the aviation sector and understanding of Heathrow and / or Gatwick standards.
• Confident communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
• An ability to develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders that deliver long term benefits.
• Considerable design, technical detailing and specification writing experience.
• Experience of contributing to bids, proposals and tender specifications.
• Fully conversant with the basics of British Standards and Eurocodes with respect to Architectural design, sustainability and specification.
• Ability to organise a team to develop designs from RIBA 0 through 7.
• High level of proficiency in the use of Autodesk Revit 3D software and a working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD 2D as a minimum.
• Ability to produce NBS Chorus Specifications.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.

Desirable

• Experience managing and mentoring Architects, Technicians, Graduates and Apprentices.
• Understanding of the commercial aspects of project delivery.
• Experience collaborating with external design organisations and stakeholders.
• Appreciation of business fundamentals and commercial performance objectives.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations. Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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