Senior Architect

Amey are a leading provider of full life cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you'll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Architect to join the team. This role will act as a team leader, providing and overseeing the production of technically sound deliverables for architectural commissions such as in the preparation of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. The candidate will manage the actions of a small to medium sized, locally based single discipline technical team, including the people manager role when required by the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, producing technically sound architectural solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements; work unsupervised and supervise junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme; oversee the actions of more junior members of staff and take responsibility for their actions.
• Take responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings, respond to queries and so on.
• Contribute to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function.
• Work on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full time but temporary role and including out of hours working.
• Assume the role of people manager when required by the business.

Qualifications

• Registered as an Architect with the Architects Registration Board.
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Skills

• Applies architectural theory and principles to clearly understood situations, where concepts are matched to problems.
• Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and is fully capable of working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff; can check deliverables to a reasonable standard and take ownership for this.
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools.
• Has very good knowledge of suppliers and the types of services they provide.
• Has a very good understanding of CDM and risk assessment; substantially experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied. Capable of acting as Principal Designer for appropriate projects.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management; ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines.
• Supervisory and people manager skills; capable of managing a small to medium sized, locally based single discipline technical team, including the people manager role.

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1 % of employers.

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We're huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance -

Work life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you.

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas - NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value -

You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension - Generous pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You'll be stretched, but always supported. We recognise your hard work and look after your well being too. You'll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.