Senior Architect

Senior Architect

Grimsby

£55,000

Brief

Senior Architect needed for a well-known Facilities Management organisation based in Grimsby who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Senior Architect that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of understanding of procurement and best value principles.

The successful candidate must have experience and qualifications in AutoCAD 2D software.as well as working knowledge and understanding of JCT and NEC contract selection, contract drafting and administration.

Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Company Car / Allowance
• 24 day's holiday
• Variable annual bonus based 5-15%
• Pension Plan
• Career Progression

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Senior Architect will include:

• Management of construction professionals
• Financial forecasting/budgeting for the team. Development of estimations, project accounts, valuations, and pricing of designs to support building construction projects.
• Development of technical design solutions and align to best design and construction practice and Building Regulations. Providing design and technical support to building construction projects. Design of projects through site visits and the development of specifications, and detail design drawings using Auto CAD/2D & ideally Revit 3D packages.
• Providing procurement technical advice and guidance on building construction projects, in particular guidance on Terms and Conditions (examples are (JCT and NEC). All technical information provided is to be accurate to legislative standards, ACoPs and best practice.
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation. Directing and monitoring construction works to include contract administration, variations, project costs and final accounts as appropriate and to assist in evaluating and determining appropriate actions where problems occur and report these to the client.
• Contract management - Management of construction schemes and the relationship with the Principal Contractor, ensuring that the team Issue Additional Instructions, Practical Completion and Completion certificates throughout the project life cycles, ensuring compliance with legislative, contractual and workmanship requirements. This also includes the briefing and commissioning of all consultants and clients.

What experience you need to be the successful Senior Architect:

• Working knowledge and understanding of procurement and best value principles
• Working Knowledge and understanding of JCT and NEC contract selection, contract drafting and administration.
• Experience and qualification in AutoCAD 2D software.
• Ideally experience and qualification in AutoDesk Revit software.
• IT skills and experience of working with database systems are essential.
• Detailed understanding of relevant legislation and regulations is essential.
• Experience of undertaking design and specification in refurbishment and new build construction projects.
• Experience of preparing and submitting Building Regulations and Planning applications is essential.
• Experience of applying CDM Regulations 2015 is essential.
• A full driving license because many jobs involve travel between several sites

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Architect to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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