Architect

Kier Group plc.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Architect to lead design delivery across diverse projects with a focus on on-site leadership and technical excellence. You will drive design strategy, supervise teams, and contribute to quality assurance across the Kier Design team.

The role requires experience in managing complex schemes, coordinating design information, and leading bids. We welcome applications from those who can navigate JCT/NEC contracts and promote the business at events.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Blue Light, Defense, Health and Education projects.
• Hands-on team management with an immersive leadership style.
• Knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work 2013 and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead substantial and complex projects on site and coordinate teams.
• Manage commercial performance and resource schedules.
• Prepare and present design drawings and coordinate information.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and regulatory issues.
• Support bids and promote Kier Design at external events.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Tools

REVIT

BIM

CAD

Job description

As a Senior Architect, you'll be working within the Kier Design team, supporting them in delivering technical excellence in design across diverse projects. You'll be running projects on site demonstrating competence at all stages of the RIBA Plan of Work, whilst directing team members and providing audit and quality assurance support. This role offers the chance to drive design strategy and expand our architectural offering to both internal and external clients.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading substantial and complex projects, managing and co-ordinating others to ensure effective delivery of work programmes
• Taking responsibility for the commercial performance of projects under your control and preparing resource schedules to match workload forecasts
• Participating in detailed design processes, preparing and presenting concept and detailed drawings, and co-ordinating design information
• Administering a range of contracts including JCT and NEC suites, and evaluating environmental, legal and regulatory issues
• Contributing to commercial bids, leading local and national bids, networking to generate opportunities and promoting the business at external events

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

A qualified Architect with excellent design capabilities and technical detailing skills

• Experience in Blue Light, Defense, Health and Education projects
• Experienced in team management with a hands‑on, immersive approach
• Knowledgeable across all sectors of the RIBA Plan of Work 2013
• Proficient in Contract Administration, Site Supervision, Project Management and CDMC regulations
• Highly competent in using REVIT, BIM and relevant CAD software packages

We're looking for a Senior Architect to join our Kier Design team based in nationwide. Kier Design are a highly regarded Tier 1 Contractor, with a 750 plus strong design consultancy team, recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor.