Current Vacancies: Architectural

Duties/Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Landscape Team leader (Associate LA) and Technical Director the candidate will have a BA(Hons) or MA in Landscape Design, Landscape Management or Landscape Planning (Part II)
a proven track record in landscape design with between 3-5 years post pref but not essential- Chartership experience in the private and or public sector.  Wind farm experience pref. Must have Full driving licence.
 
The candidates duties will include:

• Project management of LVIA projects

• Project management of design projects

• Supporting the TD and Associate

• Assisting the TD and Associates in the bids process

• Supporting the team leader in managing the landscape team

• Mentoring and developing junior members of staff
  
  

This role is for a Principal Building Surveyor and they will be responsible for service delivery to a wide range of clients in designing solutions in both the private and local authority sectors.
The successful candidate will be expected to;
 
Have responsibility for early stage design and feasibility work.  Develop detailed briefs in conjunction with the client
Carry out detailed design work and prepare production information.  Administer building contracts.
 
Essential Criteria:

• BSc in Building Surveying or equivalent

• Experience of using AutoCAD

• Some experience in the building industry

• Ability to establish good working relationships with Clients and colleagues

• Self motivated and able to work without supervision

• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines

• Good communication skills

• Ability to demonstrate flexible approach to work
  
  

Working under the direction of the Senior Architect (Prisons).
The role also requires designing/modifying facilities to include Tendering information.   The candidate is required to attend meetings on prison sites and in consultants offices.
 
THERE WILL BE SURVEY WORK ON PRISON SITES AROUND THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Person Specification
What the job holder must have to fulfil the role.
All information listed should strictly relate to job requirements and should not refer to gender, age, marital status, social class, colour, race, ethnic origin, creed, disability or religion.   PREVIOUSLY WORKED AS A TECHNICAL ASSESSOR.
 
KNOWLEDGE OF PRISON SERVICES DESIGN MANUAL (CORE DESK REQUIREMENT)
MUST HAVE BASIC SECURITY CLEARANCE
Qualifications desirable A MEMBER OF THE ARBUK OR MBIAT
Knowledge/Skills required

Production of high quality working drawings and construction information, generally unassisted, to a strict timetable
May involve overtime at short notice depending on workload and project deadlines

Also required to assist in surveys and building condition assessments
The role will involve interaction with all other members of the design team, under the direction of a Project Manager

Must be a Job Runner, to work on Health Schemes - previous experience is essential, Commercial exp pref too.

Our Client is a world ranked and leading Architectural, Engineering, and Project & Construction Management firm with offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. Our Client offers long term career opportunities, generous expatriate salary packages and dynamic career development opportunities. In addition they provide full assistance in relocation from A-Z with a team of experienced HR professionals trained to support you through the expatriation process. Applications will be treated confidentially.

Responsibility: The Head of Architecture will manage the development and growth of the firm’s architecture department, having specific overall management responsibility for all operational matters within the architectural department and for providing technical and design leadership to all architectural and design disciplines.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who can demonstrate experience in the following:
 

• Ability to provide leadership and to supervise and mentor staff.
  Planning and managing projects through all phases of the project ‘life span’

• Developing and maintaining professional and meaningful Client relationships.

• Managing the technical direction of the department, ensuring the timely and cost effective delivery of quality projects.
  Experienced in the design and production of large complex commercial projects.

• Excellent Communication and time management skills.
  Qualifications required: Bachelors Degree in Architecture and membership of AIA or RIBA. Masters Degree in Architecture would be preferred.

• Experience: Prior experience in the Gulf Region would be advantageous