Architect (Open Building Design)

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Job Description :-

We are looking for an Architect/ Senior technician with experience in Transport to join our growing architecture team. This team is part of the buildings and cities unit within Mott MacDonald and provides services at all RIBA stages on a wide variety of projects. Our main subsectors are Aviation, Defence and Transportation but we also deliver in most building typologies in the UK and Globally. We have an exciting opportunity for an Architect to join our team in Glasgow, Bristol, Sheffield or Birmingham (other locations across the UK considered) to help us grow whilst developing your own career. We work for a number of clients within the UK and elsewhere and cover all aspects of the project life-cycle.

Candidate Specification:-

The ideal candidate will be degree qualified or equivalent in architecture with work experience within an Architectural Practice or similar environment in the UK. We would expect the candidate to have suitable experience of running projects in the UK.

• Able to deliver projects from a design and technical background
• Delivery of projects in UK
• Experience in transport projects is essential although we do expect the successful candidate to work on other project types alongside having a transport background
• Understanding of Transport delivery and standards (Network Rail etc.)
• Experience in using Bentley software is essential both 2D MicroStation and 3D open buildings
• Experience in working with the ProjectWise database environment essential
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team utilising shared models
• Experience in Aviation, Defence and Justice & Correctional projects would be beneficial but not essential
• Experience of working with Revit would be beneficial
• Should have a genuine interest in Architecture and the Built Environment and be aware of relevant current technical building legislation and guidance such as Building Regulations and British Standards
• Should be prepared to work on multiple projects
• Will work as a member of a team and be expected to contribute to team performance and demonstrate use of initiative

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing