Job Description

Overview

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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

What you’ll be doing

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Architectural Technologist to become part of our expanding Architectural team at ESA Architecture. You will be required to realise preliminary designs into a buildable solution involving all aspects of Architectural delivery and coordinating detailed information across all disciplines and providing a first point of contact to the site delivery team. There will also be a requirement to address package procurement and programming in accordance with design deliverables, responding to technical queries, reviewing sub-contractor information, attending and leading Design Team and Coordination Meetings, supporting the Contractor during the build and liaising with management on a monthly basis reporting on the status of the project.

What you’ll be doing (continued)

• Provide technical design support to project teams and deliver successful projects in accordance with client requirements.
• Lead the team, work flexibly and independently as required, and manage your time efficiently.
• Manage and supervise technical project teams, together with Client and Contractor liaison.
• Organise and co-ordinate Design Teams and sub-contractors.
• Execute day-to-day delivery tasks across all project stages, including production of design deliverables, providing accurate technical information, addressing technical queries, site inspections, condition surveys, monitoring delivery, and proposing design changes that may impact fees or schedule.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• HNC/HND in Architecture/Building Construction or BSc in Architectural Technology or other recognized equivalents.
• Eligible member of an appropriate professional institution (MCIAT or recognized equivalent).
• Understanding of Building Regulations and relevant Technical design guidance.
• REVIT and Navisworks to achieve project delivery to Level 2 BIM.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

About the role and team culture

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

What’s in it for you

• Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and respect.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme with benefits including Virtual GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support.
• Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities; part-time and flexible working options, additional leave purchase, and use of bank holidays as needed.
• Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartered status support.

About us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

We are committed to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower, with over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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Eligibility, equal opportunity statement, and accommodations: #WeAreWSP – We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.