Architect (BIM Expert)

Join BIG! BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) is an international architectural company characterised by an entrepreneurial spirit, true teamwork across expertise areas and new ways of approaching conventional tasks. We have an informal work environment where camaraderie and collegial support are highly valued and where ambition, very high work morale and dedication to being the innovators of our field unify our staff. Our office culture is characterised by creativity, high energy and a strong team spirit. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a workplace where we want to be and work continuously at becoming better at what we do.

We are currently looking for experienced and talented Architects / Designers to join our London office where, together with 170+ other BIGsters, you will be responsible for the delivery of projects of varying scale and typology in the UK and Middle East. You will work closely with a vibrant, multidisciplinary team of architectural, urban design and landscape professionals.

Our current staffing needs mean that we are especially interested in hearing from individuals with significant later-stage project experience (RIBA stages 3-5, specifically). As such, proficiency with both Revit and Rhino are required in order to be considered for interview.

Join us on our mission if you are an Architect/Designer who has:

• Strong conceptual, design and graphic skills
• Experience with technical detailing, construction documentation & construction administration
• Ability to resolve technical and design challenges through innovative thinking
• Exposure to management and coordination of project stakeholders, local authorities and approving bodies, and sub-consultants
• Ability to develop design options in collaboration with the design team
• Ability to prepare, develop and edit drawings and models as they relate to the project
• Experience using Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Vray, and Adobe Suite
• Experience leading on 3D coordination, interoperability, and other BIM-specific workflows
• Appetite to create positive BIM environments within your project teams
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to be proactive, self-motivated, and able to take initiative in response to direction from managers
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working

Required skills and experience:

• Professional qualification as an Architect or an equivalent overseas qualification
• 3-7 years post qualification experience as an Architect/Designer
• 3-5 years of professional work experience using Revit as your core BIM tool and having conquered editing a wide range of Families
• Proficiency with Rhino
• Knowledge of industry BIM standards and requirements; experience as a BIM Lead would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, and fluency in English - spoken and written
• Experience with masterplans is a plus

This job description reflects the core activities of the role, although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work.

This is a full-time position based out of BIG’s London office. Working together and collaborating in the same space is integral to our culture, so all our staff are expected to work from the office every day. Salary will be subject to experience and qualifications. Relevant applicants will be interviewed on an on-going basis, as we are seeking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible.

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we value, celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued.