Lead Architectural Technologist & Principal Designer

Morson Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Principal Architectural Technologist/Lead Designer to support a portfolio of major construction and architectural projects within a local authority environment. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage programmes, budgets and quality, and act as Lead Designer and Principal Designer under CDM 2015.

You will coordinate design and construction phases, develop cost estimates and tender documentation, and advise clients on procurement routes and delivery

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Architectural Technologist or senior architectural role.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Delivery of construction projects from feasibility/design through procurement and construction.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, esp. Principal Designer duties.
• Experience preparing technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Proficiency with NBS and AutoCAD.
• Experience with building contracts, procurement processes and tender analysis.
• Experience coordinating contractors and other construction professionals.
• Solid understanding of project cost, programme, quality and risk management.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to chair meetings and represent the service at senior level.
• Proactive approach to design/construction risk management.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams through design, procurement and construction phases.
• Deliver projects to agreed programme, budget and quality standards.
• Undertake Lead Designer and Principal Designer roles under CDM Regulations 2015.
• Coordinate construction projects with architects, engineers, contractors and other disciplines.
• Conduct feasibility studies, surveys and technical assessments with reporting to senior management.
• Prepare cost estimates, sketches, working drawings, technical details and tender docs.
• Prepare tender docs using NBS and AutoCAD.
• Advise on contracts, procurement routes and delivery options.
• Analyse tenders and prepare recommendations for acceptance.
• Represent the service at senior client and stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate principal contractors and subcontractors throughout delivery.
• Chair project meetings and maintain communication with clients and teams.
• Provide technical/professional advice to in-house teams and other areas.
• Assist clients with CDM compliance and project risk management.
• Coordinate projects to meet BREEAM requirements.
• Promote safe, practical design solutions and manage design risks.
• Collaborate with designers to mitigate design/construction risks.
• Keep up-to-date with architecture/construction developments and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with policies, financial and contract procedures.
• Support performance management and cost/resource monitoring.

Skills

Lead Designer

Multi-disciplinary leadership

CDM Regulations 2015

Contract & procurement knowledge

Tender analysis

Risk management

Client/stakeholder engagement

CPD commitment

Communication & presentation

Tools

AutoCAD

NBS

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Principal Architectural Technologist/Lead Designer to support a portfolio of major construction and architectural projects within a local authority environment. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage programmes, budgets and quality, and act as Lead Designer and Principal Designer under CDM 2015.

You will coordinate design and construction phases, develop cost estimates and tender documentation, and advise clients on procurement routes and delivery