Senior Architect

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in London is seeking a Chartered Architect to lead architectural design and technical delivery for rail and metro station projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage design stages, and engage with Network Rail, TfL and stakeholders to ensure compliant, safe, and passenger-focused stations.

The role requires ARB/RIBA Chartered status, strong UK rail project experience, and leadership to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture and ARB/RIBA chartered status.
• Post-qualification experience in leading design and delivery.
• Experience leading design and delivery of railway and metro stations and major transport infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Network Rail standards, GRIP/PACE and TfL processes.
• Experience coordinating external design consultants and interfaces.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience on UK rail programmes (Network Rail, TfL, London Underground, Elizabeth Line, HS2).

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and technical delivery of rail and metro station projects.
• Develop station designs considering passenger flow, accessibility, safety and placemaking.
• Coordinate architectural inputs within multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, MEP and rail systems.
• Manage designs through Engineering Stages/PACE and TfL lifecycle stages.
• Act as architectural lead in engagements with Network Rail, TfL and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present design submissions for client reviews and approval gateways.
• Mentor junior architects and technicians within the team.
• Ensure designs comply with NR, TfL, Building Regulations and accessibility standards.
• Review consultant/contractor submissions for compliance and constructability.
• Support bid preparation and project-winning activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Rail project experience

Education

ARB registration

RIBA chartered

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bentley OpenBuildings Designer

Bentley MicroStation

ProjectWise

Job description

Essential

• Lead the architectural design and technical delivery of rail and metro station projects across all design stages.
• Develop station design solutions that respond to passenger flow, accessibility, operational requirements, safety, security and placemaking objectives.
• Lead and coordinate architectural inputs within multidisciplinary teams comprising civil, structural, MEP, rail systems and operational specialists.
• Manage the development of station designs through Engineering Stages/PACE and TfL project lifecycle stages, ensuring compliance with client governance requirements.
• Act as the architectural lead during engagement with Network Rail, TfL, train operating companies, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Prepare and present design submissions for client reviews, technical assurance panels and approval gateways.
• Actively contribute to studio culture in our Central London or Epsom offices, 3 days per week.
• Ensure designs comply with:
• Network Rail standards and guidance.
• TfL design standards and requirements.
• UK Building Regulations.
• Equality Act and accessibility requirements.
• Fire and life safety standards.
• Relevant British and European Standards.
• Oversee production and review of architectural deliverables including drawings, specifications, design reports and technical documentation.
• Lead design reviews to ensure station architecture meets operational, commercial and passenger experience objectives.
• Review consultant and contractor submissions for technical compliance, quality and constructability.
• Identify and resolve design, coordination and interface issues across complex rail infrastructure projects.
• Support bid preparation, tender submissions and project-winning activities.
• Mentor and develop junior architects and technicians within the team.

About you

• Degree in Architecture and professional qualification with ARB registration and/or RIBA.
• Chartered Architect status.
• Relevant years of' post qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience leading the design and delivery of:
• Railway stations.
• Metro stations.
• Transit interchanges.
• Major transport infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of:
• Network Rail standards, governance and design assurance processes.
• Network Rail GRIP, Engineering Stages and PACE frameworks.
• TfL design standards, approvals processes and stakeholder requirements.
• Rail safety, operational and maintainability requirements.
• Proven experience working within multidisciplinary rail project environments.
• Experience managing external design consultants and coordinating technical interfaces.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working on major UK rail programmes including Network Rail, TfL, London Underground, Elizabeth Line, HS2 or similar infrastructure schemes.

Software Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit for architectural design, modelling and documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Bentley software, including one or more of:
• Open Buildings Designer.
• MicroStation.
• ProjectWise.
• Bentley BIM applications used on rail infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience working within BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary models and design information through Common Data Environments (CDEs).

Desirable

• Navisworks.
• Rhino.
• Enscape.
• Adobe Creative Suite.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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