Senior Architectural Designer- Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer to join their team. The successful candidate will engage in a collaborative design process, participate in project delivery, and need to demonstrate a strong work ethic and communication skills. The role offers a supportive environment where innovative ideas are valued, coupled with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental

401K program

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5 Minimum Years of Experience as an architectural designer.
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP) is desired.
• Involvement in community and/or design-focused organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the conceptual design and provides support throughout the project.
• Prepares plans, specifications, or approval of materials and construction.
• Coordinates with the Project Architect on solutions and product strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of building construction details and materials

Demonstrated skills in English for both oral and written communications

Skill and Experience with all aspects of project delivery

Working knowledge of building, accessibility, and life safety codes

Able to work collaboratively in a team environment

Education

2-year Professional Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Video Conferencing Software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

• Harriman’s growing multi-disciplinary practice is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Designer to join our team. With a holistic, ground-up approach to design, our architectural staff works closely with the firm’s integrated engineering groups to fulfill our mission to design relevant and innovative solutions to human needs. Our work is challenging, creative, and is based on the belief that design is a collaborative human endeavor centered on knowledge, ingenuity and beauty.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participates in the conceptual design and provides full support throughout the entire project. Works closely with the Project Manager, other architects/architectural staff, engineering staff, and consultants. Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects. Coordinates with the Project Architect on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies.

They are responsible for preparing plans, specifications, or approval of materials and construction. They apply sound and diverse knowledge of architectural principles and practices in various assignments required to execute a project from start to finish. They can act independently regarding architectural methods and complexities. Supervision and guidance from their supervisor mainly concern client relationships, overall project objectives, critical design and technical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.

Requirements:

We’re looking for an experienced architectural designer to support our thriving K-12 education practice. The successful candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• 5 Minimum Years of Experience as an architectural designer
• 2-year Professional Degree in Architecture (or related field of study) from an accredited College or University
• Knowledge of building construction details and materials
• Demonstrated skills in English for both oral and written communications
• Skill and Experience with all aspects of project delivery, including conceptual design and programming, schematic design, design development, construction document production, consultant coordination, client interaction, construction administration, etc.
• Working knowledge of building, accessibility, and life safety codes
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP) is desired

Software Proficiencies:

• Bluebeam
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Newforma Project Center
• Deltek Vision
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Video Conferencing Software

What will set you apart:

• A collaborative spirit and desire to work closely with teams
• Involvement in community and/or design-focused organizations or associations, showing a commitment to engagement in our community
• A sense of humor, love of design, and desire to contribute to the build environment in a real way.

GENERAL HARRIMAN EXPECTATIONS OF ALL STAFF

In addition to the required technical skills, it is important that we work together collaboratively in a team environment in order to be successful. Some general expectations that are required for all staff members include, but are not limited to the following:

• Strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude.
• Be a team player.
• Be open to new ideas.
• Will to learn.
• Be respectful of others and their opinions and ideas.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively in order to complete tasks in a timely manner and without impact on co-workers schedules.
• Be prompt to appointments and meetings out of house as well as in-house.
• Inform your supervisor and team members of PTO, or unexpected time away from the office.
• Be flexible and adapt to changes.

Benefits: We offer completive salaries and a full benefits package including medical, dental, 401K program and a friendly, collaborative work environment. Harriman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , or veteran status.