Job Description

AtkinsRealis combines the best in architecture & engineering to provide a full suite of services to clients in the public and private sector. Whether designing iconic buildings or developing clever solutions for clients, AtkinsRealis prides itself in offering intelligent, sustainable solutions and unrivalled expertise.

AtkinsRealis are a leading UK based Global Design Practice whose reputation is built on a culture of open collaboration, creating, and delivering excellence in all we do. Our diverse, highly skilled, passionate designers are unified with the belief that good design can positively enhance and transform people's lives. Our expertise ranges across all key sectors of the built environment: Education, Master planning, Urban Regeneration, Commercial and Residential.

AtkinsRealis are recognised leaders in the creation and delivery of environments, buildings, places that are good for people and improve our environment.

AtkinsRealis is a AJ100 top 8 Architecture and Master planning practice. The AtkinsRealis Team is a welcoming group of talented individuals with a shared passion for design and a committed to the environment through a sustainable approach to architecture and engineering. Our staff are the heart of our success and supporting training and mentoring our designers ensure AtkinsRealis is at the forefront of innovation. Our team comprising of creative minds, Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior designers, Masterplanners and Engineers, work alongside each other and everything we do, from the smallest project to the largest masterplan, is a team effort. Our UK and Global projects and designs influence will allow you to excel with like-minded individuals. We are looking to recruit a Senior Architect, to further expand our Building Design teams in Newcastle. This opportunity would ideally suit someone looking to work in a multi-disciplinary collaborative environment where they will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and to take real responsibility throughout the full design lifecycle. Our teams work on several projects across sectors including education, regeneration, commercial, transport, energy, defence, as well as heritage and urban redevelopment. Our breadth of work across these sectors means there are plenty of opportunities to gain vast amounts of experience as well as offering the opportunity to find your niche! We are considerate of people's ambitions and needs and always seek where reasonably possible to ensure everyone can grow and develop.

AtkinsRealis offers Senior Architect the opportunity to be a part of exciting projects working with a national and global network of creative individuals all with the share aspirational goal of design excellence. The role would be ideal for those looking to take ownership of multiple projects to run from concept through to delivery whilst including managing a small team of assistants.

• Your purpose:
• Our primary focus is to ensure our architects are challenged towards professional growth within a new team, exposing Architects to the multi-disciplined environment and client facing opportunities.
• To manage and inspire a team through strong and inclusive leadership.
• Sustaining and developing relationships with existing and new clients.
• To ensure design responses are pragmatic and respond to the client brief whilst respecting the opportunities and constraints that each site affords, through climate, context and culture.
• To continue to develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative and that seek to enhance our reputation.
• Lead projects by providing design and technical leadership for major projects.
• Reporting on activity and analysis of feedback and success factors.
• Development of the design culture and capability of our multi-disciplinary design team(s).

What you can bring:

• The ideal candidate will have a RIBA Part 3 qualification, be ARB registered with demonstrable 5-10 years' experience on a wide range of complex projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations.
• Experience should range across different sectors, working directly with the client, contractor and multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Experience in Education, Health and Public sector building preferably.
• The desired individual will understand the design process and can deliver this from concept into detail design, understanding how to identify and design key details, through to completion.
• Understanding detail for compliance requirements e.g., building regulations and working knowledge of UK Building Systems, Regulations and construction types will be required for this role.
• We are looking for individuals who can consistently contribute to the successful delivery of projects with varying levels of complexity and ranging in size from small, medium and large-scale. Consistency and accuracy in all work produced is highly desired for this role.
• The candidate for this role will be required to take responsibility for specific roles, areas or packages of work within a project and recognize the importance of the project budget and seek to develop their knowledge of project finances.
• Supporting and mentoring staff though Part 1 and 2 is fundamental to this role.
• Coaching junior staff on projects and reviewing work to help drive the design quality and output.
• The personal qualities required from the applying candidate should demonstrate Strong interpersonal skills, organised and efficient with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Flexible approach to working with a positive and 'can-do' attitude, self-motivated and committed individuals who can be both clear thinkers but have the willingness to be a strong team player and support the Studio lead.
• Highly skilled and passionate designer committed to deliver design excellence at all stages of the design and construction process.
• Understanding of the design process, and ability to deliver this from concept and planning application through construction and completion.
• Be proficient in using design software, specifically looking for experience with Revit, Adobe suite, Enscape or V-Ray and AutoCad.
• Understanding and working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, understanding of NBS specification and construction methodologies will be required for this role.
• We are looking for individuals who can consistently contribute to the successful delivery of complex, small, medium, and large-scale projects.
• The candidate for this role will be required to take responsibility for specific roles, areas or packages of work within a project and recognise the importance of the project budget and programme. The individual should seek to develop their knowledge of project financials.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in preparing high quality written design deliverables and in preparing and giving presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate will have experience of understanding and leading multidisciplinary design work, including managing and coordinating specialist designers and consultants where appropriate.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic new member to work with our existing team and Studio Lead
• Have a proven track record of developing client relationships and securing new business opportunities.
• Can lead to bids and opportunities across our markets.
• Be engaged in the successful delivery of secured projects.
• Proactively support the development of the local team and the leadership team.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.