Architect - REQ04580

North Lanarkshire Council; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland seeks an architect to design and manage building projects that contribute to community transformation. The role requires a relevant degree and registration with the Architects Registration Board. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and experience in AutoCAD, with a hybrid work model offering flexibility. This position provides a salary of £46,872 - £51,557 per year along with comprehensive benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum relevant post-qualification experience required.
• Experience as Principal Designer is beneficial.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer corporate building projects.
• Contribute to the council’s Plan for North Lanarkshire.
• Work within a hybrid model of home and office-based work.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in AutoCAD

Project management experience

Knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work

IT skills

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Registered with the Architects Registration Board

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT/BIM

Job description

Location: Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB

Salary: £46,872 - £51,557 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC12 - £46,872 - £51,557 per year

Are you pragmatic and highly motivated to achieve your goals? Do you want to be involved in the key projects within North Lanarkshire Council? A post of architect has arisen to contribute to the delivery of the council’s ambitious Plan for North Lanarkshire, to transform our communities and drive inclusive economic growth.

North Lanarkshire Council have an ambitious expansion and capital program within the physical infrastructure to meet demands including the expansion of services, services being repurposed, new builds and services commissioned. You will be part of a team who are responsible for the provision of the design and contract administration of corporate building projects.

To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and educated to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject. You must also be registered with the Architects Registration Board and able to provide evidence of continuous professional development. It would also be beneficial if you had membership of a relevant professional body i.e., the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland or Royal Institute of British Architects.

You must have considerable relevant post-qualification experience and knowledge of individual multi-trade projects of ranging value, along with experience of carrying out the role of Principal Designer. Project management experience, work expertise in a design related environment and experience of multiple project programmes would be advantageous.

Excellent organisational and IT skills are essential, and you must be an experienced user of AutoCAD. You must be able to display knowledge of design/procurement initiatives and processes including RIBA Plan of Work and have experience of JCT/SBCC contract forms and contract administration. Experience of working in the REVIT/BIM environment and knowledge of working within frameworks would also be advantageous.

Knowledge and experience of the Scottish Futures Trust Hub partnering programme, procurement practices and procedures, contractor selection processes within the public sector would be advantageous.

You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Assets & Procurement, who currently operate a hybrid model of home-working and office-based work at office locations within North Lanarkshire. You must display a high level of professional integrity with the ability to work with minimum supervision and have a track record of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

A full driving license is essential and a current CSCS card would be advantageous.

Working Pattern

• Monday - Thursday: 8:45am - 4:45pm (including a 55-minute unpaid break)
• Friday: 8:45am - 4:15pm (including a 50-minute unpaid break)

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

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