Architect/Fit-out Design Manager

About us: Ferrovial Construction is a business unit of Ferrovial, which is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial’s internationalization process and plans for growth in North America. Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure.

Job Description:

Role: Responsible for the management of the architectural aspects in the Calvert Integrated Maintenance Depot. The architectural design works include the design and construction of several buildings on the Calvert site. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating and leading the architectural and fit-out design for the buildings in Calvert IMD, closely supervising the Designers and specialist subcontractors during the design, construction, and handover of the works. This will include the integration of PW and any TW / temporary stages, integration of assurance, and managing the delivery of the associated digital deliverables in line with the construction and overall project programme, cost, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attending weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham, Calvert, and/or London.
• Attending/chairing meetings for architectural issues and providing technical support for their mitigation.
• Support the client with identifying change, risk, and opportunities and constantly strive for efficiencies and cost savings.
• A key aspect of the architectural design is to ensure compliance with the planning application (applied by the client) and therefore the candidate will be responsible for liaising with the Consents Manager to lead any architectural aspects related to this.
• Support the client in achieving the architectural vision and key design principles of ‘softening’, ‘simplifying’, and ‘humanising’ the Calvert Depot.
• Responsible for any architectural aspects related to sustainability in Calvert IMD, including the target BREEAM rating.
• Aid in the study of optimization and liaise with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams, and designers.
• Support and coordinate with the Calvert construction team on any architectural-related issues, engaging with their key subcontractors and the Designers, particularly the Contractor’s Architect.
• Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.)
• Close liaison with the Calvert Design Manager and Calvert MEP design coordinator to ensure delivery on time, optimized, and in accordance with the Client’s requirements is essential.
• Close out architectural issues within the area of responsibility in a timely manner.
• Review monitoring reports and certificates.
• Support progressive technical assurance during design, construction, and handover process.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Understanding and knowledge of building codes and standards, zoning regulations, building construction, building systems, and site requirements.
• Experience in managing architectural design and construction.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the application, principles, theory, and practice of architectural design and delivery.
• Good understanding of other building and engineering-related disciplines such as MEP.
• Experience in managing and liaising with third parties and other contractors.
• Very good communication skills.
• Focus on sustainable design with reduced carbon emissions/BREEAM.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities, and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties. Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.