Architect - 6 month FTC

Gensler London is seeking a Project Architect for a 6 month FTC to join our Lifestyle Studio for immediate start.

• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants.
• Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges.
• Maintain project manual and specifications.
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction.

• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• RIBA or ARB registered Architect.
• Experience in designing and delivering Retail / Food & Beverage / Commercial projects.
• Proficiency in Revit a must, experience in Rhino, Grasshopper, and 3Ds Max advantageous.
• Experience with the full project lifecycle, through to delivery.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, standards and building structures.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents.
• Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills.

Please apply for this Project Architect role and submit your CV and portfolio for review. Candidates who do not meet the criteria, or provide work samples will not be considered. 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.