Architectural Designer - 6 Month FTC

Facade Today; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler London is seeking an Architectural Designer for a 6 month FTC to join our Lifestyle Studio for an immediate start. You will manage coordination with specialists, oversee the project lifecycle, and contribute technical solutions.

The role requires a Master’s in Architecture, ARB/RIBA registration, and strong Revit skills; Rhino/Grasshopper/3Ds Max are a plus. UK regulations knowledge and leadership abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture required.
• RIBA or ARB registered Architect status required.
• Experience delivering Retail / Food & Beverage / Commercial projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit is essential; Rhino/Grasshopper/3Ds Max advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client, internal teams and consultants for full documentation.
• Oversee project lifecycle from bid to closeout and delivery.
• Maintain project manuals and specifications.
• Conduct site visits, RFIs, submittals, and substitutions during construction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture

RIBA or ARB registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

3ds Max

Job description

Your Role

Gensler London is seeking a Architectural Designer for a 6 month FTC to join our Lifestyle Studio for immediate start.

What You Will Do

• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants
• Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, 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

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture
• RIBA or ARB registered Architect;
• Experience in designing and delivering Retail / Food & Beverage / Commercial projects
• Proficiency in Revit a must, experience in Rhino, Grasshopper, and 3Ds Max advantageous
• Experience with the full project lifecycle, through to delivery
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, standards and building structures
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
• Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills

This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.