PART 3 Architect Requirement- Exp with High Rise Building
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Deliver the specified service to the client as directed by the Client Project Leader, ensuring all client requirements are met.
Achieve client's time, cost, and quality objectives for the project(s) within the parameters set by the Project Director.
Manage day-to-day client interactions, take instructions, maintain records, report as needed, and obtain necessary approvals.
Monitor the team's progress and performance against the plan, programme, and budget, taking necessary actions to meet project objectives.
Follow agreed client change order procedures to document changes, confirm instructions, and trigger additional fees when possible.Design Management
Challenge the brief to solve problems and deliver high-quality design solutions that meet the project brief and client expectations.
Schedule detailed outputs down to individual drawings and agree on these with the Project Leader before starting the service offering.
Coordinate all project information from clients, team members, other client disciplines, consultants, and external sources.
Implement effective procedures to ensure client responds to and acts upon received information in a timely manner.
Maintain a record of design development, including key stage approvals.Resource Management
Communicate project objectives, design vision, and the project quality plan to the client team and external consultants. Lead and build the team into a cohesive group.
Allocate tasks to project team members and manage resource requirements with the Project Leader to maintain the necessary level and skill set of resources.Information Management
Ensure client information is clearly documented and communicated to all relevant parties promptly.
Store information according to approved procedures, ensuring it is easily accessible at all times.
Maintain Document Issue Procedures and always obtain sign-off before issuing documents.
Archive documentation at project closeout following agreed procedures.Experience and Qualifications
ARB registered.
2-4 years of post-Part 3 experience working on medium to large-scale mixed-use projects at RIBA Stages 3-5.
Extensive experience in developing sustainable housing and mixed-use schemes.
Extensive experience in UK urban or suburban housing design and master planning.
Passion for working with communities to create sustainable living spaces.
Proven commitment to high performance and dedication to professional learning and development.Essential Skills and Knowledge
Excellent project management skills, including understanding project outputs, resource management, team responsibilities, delivery timeframes, issue and risk tracking, and effective communication.
Strong understanding of UK residential design standards, building regulations, and statutory requirements, with practical application evidence across several projects.
Have awareness of the legislative changes that are occurring to the legislative and regulatory framework and illustrate how they are actively involved in implementing these changes
Have experience acting as a CDM and a BC Principal Designer or show that they have shadowed or worked with a senior lead assisting in this role.
Knowledge of major construction methods commonly used in housing.
Familiarity with RIBA work stages and project delivery life cycles.
Experience with how developers, contractors, subcontractors, and technical teams procure and deliver residential developments and mixed-use schemes.
Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
Exceptional design skills and a keen attention to detail.
Proficient in project report writing.
Client and team-focused with strong interpersonal and communication skills for building and maintaining collaborative working relationships.
Excellent people management and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and mentor others.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, responding proactively when required.
Good influencing and negotiating skills.
Assertiveness with diplomacy and tact.
Results-driven with a can-do attitude and determination to succeed.
First-class skills in AutoCAD and Revit, with experience in Photoshop, and InDesign.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word); knowledge of Microsoft Project is desirable