Architectural Technologist

SYSTRA; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

SYSTRA are immediately hiring for an Architectural Technologist, based in our York, Leeds or Manchester offices. Following the successful award of multiple landmark international projects, this is an exciting time to join SYSTRA’s Buildings Team as we continue to develop and raise our profile in the UK & Ireland and across our global business regions. With a focus on delivering in the Transport Sector; passenger stations, rail depots and energy from waste projects within the Architectural team, SYSTRA benefits from being an integral discipline to this world leading multi-disciplinary transport design consultancy.

Missions/Main Duties

• Responsible for the production of designs, drawings, schedules and calculations for design projects and managing less experienced colleagues in delivery. Take responsibility for allocated tasks and coordinate supporting staff as required.
• Responsible for co-ordinating multi-disciplinary design solutions during (typically) Technical Design, Construction and Handover stages of a project (Work Stages 4-8).
• Provide thorough review/critique of design information to ensure high quality output.
• Work to achieve the agreed targets regarding the effective delivery of projects to current engineering and safety standards, within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Competent use of appropriate industry standard CAD modelling software (REVIT).
• Direct and manage in-house architectural staff, other multidiscipline designers and Architectural Partners to meet both client, project and business requirements.
• Visit project sites as and when required with support of senior team members responsible for the project.
• Provide technical assistance to site-based personnel.
• Lead / Be Proactive in project meetings.

Profile/Skills

• CIAT or RIBA accreditation (various levels to be considered).
• Motivated team player who works well under pressure and engages with colleagues.
• Pro-active solution orientated approach.
• Multi-discipline design coordination and delivery of design deliverables for complex projects.
• Experienced in the use of Autodesk REVIT with a strong understanding of BIM modelling principles, including clash detection.
• Desirable but not essential, knowledge and experience of working in the Middle East and knowledge of RTA & Saudi Building Codes.
• Desirable but not essential, experienced in working on complex Transportation projects.