Senior Architect/Senior Architectural Designer - FTC (Maternity Cover)

• Senior Architect/Senior Architectural Designer - FTC (Maternity Cover)
• London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Job Description

Are you a dynamic Senior Architect with an innovative portfolio to match?

Are you looking to gain experience across a range of global projects?

Benoy’s London Studio is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Architect to join them on a permanent basis.

As a Senior Architect, you will manage international large-scale projects in the mixed-use sector in the concept stage.

What we’re looking for

• You are a talented designer, with a portfolio that showcases great creativity and innovative thinking.
• You have experience in successfully delivering large-scale international projects through early design stages.
• You have experience managing small teams.
• You have strong organisational and supervisory skills, you have a proven ability to manage projects and people to deliver great results.
• You are a strong communicator, you can effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
• You are highly proficient in computer applications commonly used within your discipline, such as Revit and Rhino.
• You are degree-qualified in a related design field or hold equivalent certification; professional registration is preferred.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary, dependant on experience.
• Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home.
• Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company.
• 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.

If this role interests you, read on for details about the role's responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design/Technical Expertise
• 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 represent 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.
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