Architectural Designer

Gensler; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design firm is seeking an experienced Architectural Designer for their London office. The role involves managing design projects, providing technical support, and liaising with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a master's degree in architecture, and at least 8 years of experience. Benefits include comprehensive insurance options and support for professional development.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Season ticket loans

Pension

Twice annual bonus opportunities

Reimbursement for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years post qualification professional work experience.
• Registered Architect in the UK beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, codes, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including architecture and interior design.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions for design challenges.
• Conduct and document site visits and manage project lifecycle.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Management

Client Liaison

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

Gensler’s London office is seeking an experienced Architectural Designer to join our team. You will have Revit capabilities and be responsible for initiating the technical solutions to best meet the client and design briefs. You will be experienced in handling the technical process, with excellent communication and team relationship skills, and the ability to understand and interpret both the client, designer and contractor’s needs and requirements.

What You Will Do

As an Architectural Designer, you will tap into your creativity to design unique professional environments, providing technical support for completion and execution of projects, working on all project stages.

• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously working with the team to design and deliver major projects globally. These can be architecture and interior design projects.
• Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch/snagging lists, turnover, opening, and project close-out
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Maintain project manual and specifications
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction
• Have a proactive, problem-solving attitude and be able to work closely with the wider consultancy team to develop innovative technical design solutions

Your Qualifications

• An undergraduate or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Minimum 8 years post qualification professional work experience
• Registered Architect in the United Kingdom would be beneficial but not a deal breaker.
• Experience in project leadership, excellent client liaison and team management skills
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, codes, standards and building structures
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper is essential
• Experience with the full project lifecycle
• Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done

Life at Gensler

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, and twice annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future.