Project Architect in London

Due to increased workload in the UK and Europe, Gensler's London Studio is seeking a Project Architect to join our growing team. The Project Architect is an integral part of the team that specialise in the Lifestyle sector. You will be experienced in handling the technical process, with excellent communication and team relationship skills, and the ability to understand and interpret client, designer and contractor's needs and requirements. It will be your role to lead the team through the delivery of a variety of project types, sizes, across all phases.

As Project Architect at Gensler, your role will be characterised by the 5 essential components: Client Engagement, Contract Compliance, Business of Design, Process Definition and Team Integration. This includes but is not limited to:

• Serving as the main point of contact for the client through the project design and delivery phases.
• Managing the internal and external processes.
• Building efficient project teams while mentoring junior staff to encourage the highest level of design and client satisfaction.

As a Project Architect, you will tap into your boundless creativity to design unique professional environments, providing technical support for completion and execution of projects, working on all project stages. You will be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously working with the team to design and deliver major projects for clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and nurturing positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimising all potential opportunities.
• Maintaining an awareness of existing clients' business objectives, plans, target audience and market trends, and ensuring that appropriate opportunities are identified to generate further demand for Gensler services.
• Preparing and reviewing proposals, contracts and consultant agreements.
• Managing project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out.
• Supporting communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Providing technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges.
• Maintaining project manual and specifications.
• Conducting and documenting site visits, processing submittals, substitution requests, and RFIs during construction.
• Focusing on the smooth management of the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees through the project life cycle.
• Managing multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil and other consultants.
• Actively taking ownership of problems and successful resolution planning in consultation with your Studio Leader.
• Supporting and contributing to new business development with both current and potential clients.
• Contributing positively to project reports and staffing meetings with concise and accurate information to continually improve the studio's delivery and financial objectives.
• Reviewing internal project accounting documents and processing draft project billing.
• Working with the Design Director and the marketing team to ensure that the project story is documented and that photography/videography is arranged, as needed.

Your qualifications include:

• RIBA or ARB registered Architect; experience in the design and delivery of Residential, Hospitality and/or Entertainment projects is a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, standards and building structures.
• Experience in project leadership, excellent client liaison and team management skills.
• Experience with the full project lifecycle, through to delivery.
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design / architectural projects.
• 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.
• Experience managing consultant teams and resolving technical and design issues.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills.
• Proficiency in Revit desirable.

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.

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

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension and twice annual bonus opportunities. As part of the firm's commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.