Studio Lead Architecture

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowance

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an Architectural Studio Lead to guide the Belfast/Aberdeen/Inverness office. You will drive design leadership, oversee studio operations and expand the local portfolio across commercial, education and local government sectors.

You will manage bids, engage clients and stakeholders, and mentor a growing multi-disciplinary design team, while aligning with the national practice to win opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration and substantial portfolio.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on education, commercial and public sector projects.
• Proven track record in business development, bids and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day studio operations including staff development and resource management.
• Provide project management leadership on major opportunities and bids.
• Lead design concepts, drive quality and client satisfaction across Belfast/Aberdeen/Inverness.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Bid/tender experience

Design delivery

Team development

Travel flexibility

Education

ARB registered Architect

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis are looking to recruit an innovative new Architectural Studio Lead to join and grow our Belfast / Aberdeen / Inverness architecture team alongside the established consultancy team, as part of the wider North, Scotland and Northern Ireland Architectural Practice and develop and expand of our Architectural offering. We are searching for a Studio Lead with great design abilities, having been the author of a substantial portfolio of work. We set out below the objectives and job description for the role with a focus on the local market and in particular commercial, education and local government sectors. The ability to strategically grow the portfolio, engage with clients, stakeholders and subsequently grow the team. The role requires individuals with direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages. We are seeking creative designers as well as technically focused individuals. The successful candidate will be familiar with the full construction process from business development, to bidding and project delivery - including the successful commercial management of projects. In short, you will sit at the nexus of all that is happening in the Belfast / Aberdeen / Inverness Office and be responsible for driving its success.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the studio as it grows, including staff development, resource management, and finance.
• Work proactively within a multi- disciplinary environment to deliver project management leadership on major opportunities.
• Lead and support business development work winning/bidding within the local team and wider regional markets.
• Development of the design culture and capability of our multi-disciplinary design team(s).
• To develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative that seek to enhance our reputation.
• To secure work through bidding and developing compelling design concepts working with the local team focusing on local opportunities.
• Contribute to and building the design leadership and culture across the Belfast / Aberdeen / Inverness office.
• Successful delivery of projects to a high level of quality and client satisfaction acting as Lead Consultant/Design Manager.
• Identifying opportunities and supporting the development of winning bids for projects in the local government, education, commercial and related sectors - both single discipline and multi-disciplinary.

About You

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration.
• Demonstrable track record and familiarity with commercial, education, commercial and local government sector clients in regional markets.
• A creative designer with an understanding of technical delivery.
• Experience in preparing successful bids and tenders.
• Ability to confidently engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages.
• A good awareness of Autodesk Revit and managing projects in a BIM environment.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• The opportunity to work both locally and within our national business to win and deliver work will mean that there will be a requirement for flexibility in respect of travel and location as project demands require.

Rewards & Benefits

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. Find out more.

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.

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

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.

Worker Type & Job Type

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

Company Overview

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.