Senior Architect - Military veterans preferred

United Kingdom - Greater Manchester, Manchester

Job Summary

The Manchester office are looking for a qualified Architect with rich experience, with some of this from the health or science sectors, experience of defence projects would also be beneficial. Laboratory experience is essential for the role, and clean room experience would also be useful.

Ability to obtain security clearance for defence work is also a prerequisite.

• Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.

• Preparing specifications, reports and related data tables.

• Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.

• Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.

• Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may independently perform advanced technical assignments of various complexities within approved schedules and budgets.

• May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.

• May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.

• May review and approve conceptual designs.

• May assist in the development of new architectural methods and techniques.

Minimum Requirements

Provides specialized skills on complex technical and/or business process matters in one or more areas of knowledge:

• Contributes as a specialist on complex technical and/or business process function in one or more areas of knowledge, providing proposed improvements to existing processes and delivering solutions where precedent may not exist

• Work is accomplished autonomously within established procedures and practices, with decisions guided by policy, procedure and business plan

• Generally free to determine work priorities based on general direction from Managers

• Provides leadership for the work group through knowledge in area of specialization, coordinating work of others

• May lead one or more teams in the delivery of work efforts that are often complex

• Analyzes and applies solutions to challenging issues within area of expertise within a sub-group or team within their function, business unit or technical discipline, using standard operating procedures/methodologies as a basis

• Possess strong skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience

• Applies broad knowledge of at least one professional discipline or advanced knowledge of specific technical and operational practices

Preferred Qualifications

A qualified Architect.

Your benefits will include:

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Architecture and Design

Business Line Buildings & Places

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United Kingdom

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 235720BR

Additional Locations UK - Manchester - Bridgewater House

Clearance Required No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.