Technical Architect

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Architect to join their Manchester team for industrial projects. Candidates should be ARB registered or CIAT members and possess strong skills in Revit, BIM Level 2, and a solid understanding of the design process. The role offers hybrid working and a negotiable rate based on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Negotiable rate

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience on complex industrial projects.
• Experience working in a multi-discipline team.
• Ability to deliver design from concept to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Design buildings and facilities for industrial processes.
• Coordinate design efforts with multi-discipline teams.
• Produce detailed design solutions in line with performance criteria.

Skills

Revit

BIM Level 2

Interpersonal skills

Design process knowledge

Education

ARB Registered Chartered member or CIAT member

Tools

NBS software packages

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

One of our top clients is looking for a Technical Architect to join their team on a contract basis based in Manchester or Glasgow. Candidates must be able to obtain SC Clearance (lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years).

Role Purpose

We are looking to recruit a motivated Technical Architect or Technologist to join our Manchester team for the architectural design of industrial projects in a multidisciplinary team. This role is for a manufacturing facility in the northwest. Experience in the Defence sector would be useful but not essential if the candidate has experience in delivering large-scale industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• You will be an enthusiastic, technical-focused Architect or Technologist with good knowledge and experience in the design of buildings and facilities housing industrial processes, from inception to completion, with emphasis on RIBA Stages 2 to 4.
• You will be ARB registered or a chartered member of CIAT, with demonstrable experience on a wide range of complex and industrial projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations.
• Understand the design process with the ability to deliver this from concept into detailed design.
• Understand how to work as part of a multi-discipline team, ensuring design coordination, interface resolution, clash and coordination detection on behalf of the project and reporting on model coordination issues.
• Demonstrate a range of drawing, modelling and interpersonal skills to engage, influence and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Help the multidisciplinary team solve complex problems. Produce, analyse and advise upon specification, materials selection and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production criteria, and proficiently use NBS software packages.
• Be a very competent Revit user with experience of delivering to BIM Level 2 and experienced in advanced collaboration software (such as Navisworks), federation of BIM models, model checking, clash and interface management.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, be organised and efficient with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Take a flexible approach to working with a positive and 'can-do' attitude, be self-motivated and committed, a clear thinker and a strong team player.
• Hold, or be vetted for, BPSS clearance prior and/ or be prepared for experience / knowledge / qualifications as required.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• ARB Registered Chartered member or CIAT member.

Benefits / Work Arrangements

• Hybrid working
• Negotiable rate

Company information: At First Recruitment Group we understand how important it is to secure the right people. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.