Architect - Senior or Principal

Jacobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension up to 10%

Annual leave 24 days + 10 days

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Employee assistance program

Membership support

Flexible hybrid working

Learning & development

Global volunteering

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a UK ARB registered Architect to join the Cities & Places team in Manchester on a hybrid basis. You will lead architectural design, feasibility studies and prepare technical drawings and reports across sectors including transport, defence, education and industry.

Collaboration with civil, structural, mechanical and environmental engineers will be routine to deliver integrated design solutions.

Qualifications

• To be a Qualified Architect in the UK with professional ARB registration.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary design, infrastructure and construction projects across varied sectors.
• Ability to lead projects commensurate with your level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of architectural designs and feasibility studies.
• Prepare drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with planning requirements, Building Regulations and accessibility standards.
• Engage with clients, contractors and authorities to drive projects forward.

Skills

Architectural design leadership

BIM (Revit)

Project management

Client liaison

Feasibility studies

Coordination multi-disciplinary

Regulations knowledge

Education

ARB registered Architect

Degree in architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As part of Jacobs' Cities & Places team, you will play a key role in shaping thriving and sustainable places at every scale, from regions and cities to neighbourhoods, individual buildings and critical infrastructure. Through an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, the team brings together architects, engineers, surveyors, urban designers, project managers and transport planners to deliver innovative, coordinated and value-driven solutions for clients across the UK and internationally.

The Architectural role

This is an exciting time to join the business asUK ARB registered Architect as we continue to grow our design portfolio and expand our long-term frameworks. We are building a truly interdisciplinary planning, design and delivery practice that is uniquely Jacobs, bringing together some of the industry's leading design thinkers, technical experts, visionaries and problem-solvers to shape the future of the built environment.

Based within our Architectural Design team in Manchester on a hybrid working basis, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across sectors including transport infrastructure, defence, education, research, technology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, public sector and mixed-use developments. Projects span the entire building lifecycle, from strategic briefing and feasibility studies through concept and technical design, right through to construction and project delivery.

A strong design focus, effective communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships will be key to leading projects successfully, making informed design decisions and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for delivering building and infrastructure projects from concept through to construction. You will lead the development of architectural designs, undertake feasibility studies, prepare drawings, specifications and technical reports, and ensure designs comply with planning requirements, Building Regulations, accessibility standards, fire safety requirements and other relevant legislation.

Working closely with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and environmental engineering teams, you will help develop coordinated design solutions and resolve technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle. You will regularly engage with clients, contractors, planners, local authorities and other key stakeholders, understanding project requirements, presenting design proposals, securing approvals and helping drive projects forward.

Alongside design delivery, you will contribute to project planning, programme management, resource forecasting, risk management and budget control, taking ownership of architectural deliverables and ensuring work is delivered to agreed quality, cost and programme objectives. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to bids, fee proposals and wider business development activities, helping support the continued growth of the business.

During construction, you will provide technical support, review contractor submissions, respond to design queries, undertake site inspections and help resolve challenges on site, ensuring projects are delivered in line with the approved design intent and client expectations.

The role also offers the opportunity to support and mentor junior team members, champion design quality, promote best practice and contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile and complex projects across Jacobs' broad portfolio of infrastructure and building sectors.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Please note the roles are hybrid 2 days in the office***
• To be a Qualified Architect in the UK with professional ARB registration
• Professional experience in delivering multi-disciplinary design, infrastructure and construction projects across varied sectors
• Ability to lead projects commensurate with your level of experience
• Knowledge of BIM based delivery
• Good IT skills, including BIM software preferably Autodesk Revit, in addition to Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe and Microsoft Suite Products
• Good technical knowledge, familiarity with relevant legislation and a thorough understanding of current Building Regulations and Planning Process
• Experience of working collaboratively with design team and clients, managing positive mutually beneficial relationships
• Strong problem solving ability, high attention to detail and an ability to come up with practical solutions

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based progression opportunities
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• 24 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Global giving and volunteering programmes

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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