Architect

Project Control

• Be the point of contact for a particular work package or project.
• Involvement in all RIBA Plan of Work stages 0 - 7
• Understand any client initiatives / project processes / review & approval procedures and assist in implementing them within the project / team.
• Understand the key documentation and management tools on the project : the brief / the project process / the programme / the Project Quality Plan / the budget / the fee / the resources / the project constraints / the activities and deliverables we are required to deliver
• Develop the design and contribute to the key project documentation : GA drawings / details / schedules / specifications / visualisations / reports
• Plan out and oversee project assistants' activities and deliverables, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Participate in all relevant project design meetings / progress meetings / workshops / reviews / presentations.
• Accurately and fairly record meetings / significant telephone conversations / as appropriate.

Design Control

• Develop design solutions that are thought through / technically compliant / buildable / consistent with P+W design philosophy / meet the client brief and aspirations / detailed to an appropriate level / well documented.
• Contribute to the coordination of structure / MEP services / specialist systems / external envelope elements / interior design elements / vertical circulation elements / wayfinding elements / external landscaping / etc, into the overall design.
• Contribute to internal design reviews at an early stage and at key points in the design process.
• Contribute to the preparation of good quality presentation material which is consistent with that produced for other projects for the same client.
• Develop a sound knowledge of construction and building legislation / keep informed about technical and legislative developments / pursue CPD opportunities.

Commercial Control

• Be alert to commercial risks to the business and liaise with the Project Leader, Associate or Director accordingly.
• Be aware that all change needs to be documented and approved and that any resulting time / cost / quality implications are defined and agreed prior to undertaking any additional work.
• Understand the resource profile and profit target for the project at the outset and assist the Project Leader / Associate / Director in managing the work within those constraints.
• Complete timesheets accurately and faithfully on Rapport on a weekly basis

Quality Control

• Adopt the company's Quality Management System, including: Project Quality Plan / effective reviewing of incoming and outgoing documentation / compliance with project CAD & BIM plan / use of standardized documentation / internal design reviews
• Contribute to any internal or external audits carried out on the team's projects.

Team Management

• Contribute to a dynamic, architecturally aware, and well-motivated team environment
• Be aware of team structure / line management / roles and responsibilities
• Be alert to training requirements for team members and liaise accordingly with the Project Leader / Associate / Director
• Contribute to reports occasionally required by the Directors on resources / fee forecasting / design issues / health + safety issues

Business Development

• Be alert to marketing and business development opportunities and bring them to the attention of the Project Director or Marketing Manager
• Occasionally contribute to the preparation of bids / submissions for future work
• Keep personal CV up to date, in collaboration with the Marketing team

Knowledge, skills and qualities required

• Good technical knowledge and experience : building technology / building codes / design standards / coordinated project information /
• NBS specification / quality, environmental, health + safety considerations
• Good communication skills : spoken English / written English / graphical ability
• Good soft skills : team working / proactivity / adaptability / deadline focused / well organised / self-motivated / honesty / professionalism
• Good software skills as appropriate to the sector / team / project : Revit / Sketch-up / Adobe Creative Suite / InDesign
• Registration with the Architects Registration Board