Senior Architects - Edinburgh / Glasgow

Due to continued expansion in the Central Belt Area we have a requirement for senior architects in both our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.  These positions offer an excellent opportunity to join a professional and creative team.

You will have at least five years post RIBA Part III, a high level of both creative and technical ability and possess proven interpersonal skills. You will be capable of leading and managing a team to work under challenging schedules to take projects successfully from inception to completion while ensuring its success in terms of buildability, budget and programming.

A high level of AutoCAD literacy is essential. In return you can expect a generous basic salary, an excellent benefits package and the potential to develop within this role to progress your career.  (see full job description below)

To apply send your CV with covering letter to HR Dept, Space Solutions, Bishop House, 50 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP  or email to jobs@spacesolutions.info

Job Description

Reporting and Responsibility

You will have autonomy to lead on projects and direct and help develop fellow staff members, and you will report directly to the Central Belt Studio Director.

Main Responsibilities

The appointed candidate will operate as an Architect in a senior capacity within  a relaxed but progressive environment, and will have the ability to assist in the development of a team of diverse property professionals through mentoring. Experience in personnel management would be beneficial although not essential for the current role.
You will have the experience to take the lead in large and / or involved commercial projects whilst carrying out all RIBA work stages.

Although each project will provide a wide and varying involvement, the successful candidates will have the broad abilities to:

• analyse and carry out full appraisals of a building or site, and undertake a full assessments of a clients’ operational requirements.
• consult with clients regarding the design of their environment.
• undertake designs and articulate and present these clearly to client bodies at every level
• provide advice to a client regarding legislative restrictions and apply for, and negotiate, local authority approvals
• prepare detailed construction drawings and specifications, and advise on programme, budget and constructional practicality.
• coordinate other consultants within the design team.
• advise the client on alternative procurement methods
• prepare and coordinate tender submissions with other members of the design team.
• coordinate and control meetings with clients, design team and contractors
• work closely with contractors to ensure budgetary constraints, programme and build quality are being considered throughout
• undertake full contract administration duties, including control of budget and programme. A good working awareness of contract administration procedures and legislation is essential.
• problem solve effectively, both pre and post contract.

Personal Traits

You will be a strong all rounder with an emphasis on technical ability and methodical work, but also possessing a strong visual and design ability.  You will have an interest in, and a track record of, commercial architecture and interior design.

You will be able to communicate effectively both verbally and visually.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc / BA (Hons) Architecture
• PG. DIP Advanced Architectural Studies / Masters
• Registered with ARB and minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
• Experience of working in a commercial environment, new build projects.