Senior Architect (Aviation) in London

Are you a dynamic Senior Architect with at least 5 years experience and an innovative portfolio? Are you looking to gain experience across a range of UK and global projects? Benoy’s Aviation Team is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Architect to join them.

As a Senior Architect, you will lead mid-scale, or aspects of large-scale architectural projects through all aspects of design and development. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, structured career path and a fun and sociable company culture.

What we’re looking for:

• You are a talented designer, with a portfolio that showcases great creativity and innovative thinking.
• You have experience of successfully delivering aviation projects through all work stages.
• You have experience managing small teams.
• With strong organisational and supervisory skills, you have a proven ability to manage projects and people to deliver great results.
• A strong communicator, you can effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
• You are proficient in computer applications commonly used within your discipline – Revit and SketchUp are preferred.
• You are degree qualified in a related design field or hold equivalent certification.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home.
• A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities.
• 22 days annual leave with the option to buy more.
• A range of benefits including private medical/life insurance and pension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivers high quality design and/or technical work, engaging others with their creative and innovative thinking.

Project Management:

• Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the design process and project brief, coordinating the preparation of the project deliverables and other activities related to the project development.
• Takes responsibility for quality control and supervision of project deliverables.
• Coordinates and integrates the work of external contractors, suppliers and professionals.

Team Management:

• Role models Benoy’s values and contributes towards a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared.
• Ability to work effectively with others to develop and resolve project issues.
• Ability to make complex decisions, weighing up a range of factors and implications.
• Builds a network across the business and seeks leadership opportunities by directing and supporting junior team members.

Client Relationships:

• Develops effective relationships with clients and consultants.
• Operates independently in daily engagement with clients and stakeholders.
• Provides support to senior team members with key client presentations and represents Benoy in meetings as required.

Budget Control:

• Takes responsibility for aspects of the project budget and liaises with stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Seeks to develop a working understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and considers how project fees are maximised without threat to client relationship and repeat work.