Architectural Designer

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all project phases: project strategy, test fits, schematic plans and conceptual designs for schematic design, refine design solutions for design development, production of tender and construction packages.
• Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's life cycle (from development and initiation to close-out), while under supervision of a Project Manager.
• Prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project leader or nominated architect, drawings, models, schedules, images and other documents relating to the design.
• Coordinate workload through project execution and complete deliverables on budget and schedule.
• Experience working within the UK planning and building regulations systems.
• High level of design and technical awareness evidenced through a portfolio of project experience.
• Responsible for many aspects of diverse and complex social infrastructure and/ or mission critical/ data centre projects.

Required Qualifications

• RIBA Part II (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 3-5 years practical and industry experience in the UK (i.e. social infrastructure projects, including health, science and technology, education and community projects)
• Passion for creativity and design
• Initiative-taking, with a proactive attitude and eager to learn
• Excellent collaboration skills, good self organisation and strong ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi task, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Intermediate level knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office
• Working knowledge and experience of various platforms including Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
• Understanding of computational and parametric design
• Graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas

Location

United Kingdom - England - London

Schedule

Full time

Employee Status

Regular

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.