Senior Architect for Data Center Projects

HDR; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employee-owned culture

Resumo da oferta

HDR seeks a Senior Project Architect / Site Supervisor to lead large-scale projects in the Manchester area. You will develop construction drawings, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with codes, budgets, and schedules. Strong client-facing and on-site leadership is essential.

You will apply Revit and BIM skills, manage site meetings, and drive construction quality while maintaining detailed documentation and excellent communication with stakeholders.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in architecture/project management.
• Registered Architect with current credentials.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and related tools and processes.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Responsabilidades

• Planning, coordinating, and executing large and complex projects.
• Ensuring compliance with cost, budget, schedule and quality.
• Ensuring quality of construction drawings and on-site execution.
• Reviewing detailed design and coordinating with discipline designers.
• Inspect ongoing work to ensure design intent and building codes.
• Defect management and resolution.
• Monitor site conditions, conduct risk assessments, enforce safety.
• Maintain daily site logs, ITPs, and sign-off records.
• Maintain regular communication with project stakeholders.
• Development of construction drawings and client meetings.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Site meetings

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Registered Architect

Ferramentas

Autodesk Revit

BIM technology

CAD

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story

' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR was ranked #1 among the \"Top 30 Data Center Architecture + AE Firms\" in BD+C's \"2022 Giants 400\" report - the list of the largest architecture, engineering and construction firms in the United States.

In the role of a Senior Project Architect/ Site Supervisor we'll count on you to:

Your Role

• Planning, coordinating, and passionately executing large and complex projects


• Ensuring compliance with cost/budget, schedule, and quality requirements


• Ensuring the quality of construction drawings and on-site execution


• Reviewing detailed design, coordinating, and integrating the work of discipline-specific designers


• Inspect ongoing and completed work to ensure strict compliance with architectural design intent, specifications, and building codes


• Defect management and resolution


• Monitor site conditions, conduct risk assessments, enforce site safety regulations


• Maintain daily site logs, progress reports, inspection test plans (ITPs), and sign-off records.


• Maintaining close and regular communication with all project stakeholders


• Development of construction drawings


• Preparing for and participating in client meetings and planning meetings


• Coordination with government agencies and permitting authorities

Your Profile

You are a project architect with a high level of motivation, agility, enthusiasm, and communication skills. Thanks to your thoughtful and focused approach to work, you excel at balancing structured work with innovative design. You also enjoy constructive dialogue within the team and possess the following professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture


• Several years of experience in project management, specifically in the construction planning of complex turnkey and large-scale projects


• Deep understanding of construction methods, material properties, structural engineering basics, and architectural detailing


• Strong interpersonal skills to run site meetings, direct crews, and handle subcontractor conflicts.


• In-depth knowledge of the standards, regulations, and guidelines relevant to project management


• Knowledge of local building regulations, planning permissions, and environmental guidelines.


• Proficiency in CAD and, ideally, experience with Revit and BIM technology

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field


• A minimum of 10 years experience


• Registered Architect


• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process


• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills


• Must have experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications


• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills


• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London Other Locations: United Kingdom-England-Manchester Industry: Architecture Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Gen Architecture Job Posting: Oct 8, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.