Architect

RSUA; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Varied portfolio of projects

Collaborative working environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

McGirr Architects Ltd in Belfast is seeking an experienced Architect to join our practice. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience, with strong design, technical and project management skills.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a range of projects across education, community, commercial and residential sectors throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience designing, managing and delivering projects across RIBA and/or RIAI Work Stages.
• Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge.
• Experience preparing planning applications, construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience in contract administration and construction-stage delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant architectural software.
• Strong communication, organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience delivering education or public-sector projects.
• Knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, planning processes and construction contracts.
• Experience using Revit.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and technical delivery for diverse projects.
• Prepare planning applications, construction drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across education, community, commercial and residential sectors.
• Manage projects from conception through delivery in Northern Ireland and ROI.

Skills

ARB Registration

Project management

AutoCAD

Revit

Technical detailing

Construction drawings

Tender documentation

Contract administration

Irish Building Regs

Team coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

McGirr Architects Ltd is seeking an experienced and motivated Architect to join our Belfast-based practice.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience, with strong design, technical and project management skills.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a range of projects across the education, community, commercial and residential sectors throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

• ARB-registered Architect with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the design, management and delivery of projects across RIBA and/or RIAI Work Stages.
• Strong technical detailing and construction knowledge.
• Experience preparing planning applications, construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience in contract administration and construction-stage delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant architectural software.
• Strong communication, organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience delivering education or public-sector projects.
• Knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, planning processes and construction contracts.
• Experience using Revit.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• A varied portfolio of projects.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Job Type: Architect (Full-time, Permanent)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience