Technical Architect/Technologist - Contract

AtkinsRealis are looking to recruit an innovative Technical Architect or Architectural Technologist to join our growing Birmingham team, as part of the wider Midlands, South-West and Wales business region. AtkinsRealis is an exciting and inspirational place to work. A top 5 AJ100 practice with a global depth of talent and reach, we passionately believe that good design can positively transform people’s lives and strive to deliver the very best for our clients. As a fully integrated multidisciplinary practice you will be working alongside Architectural, Engineering and specialist consultants across a myriad of fields.

Within the Midlands South-West and Wales business, we have just under 200 individuals involved in the design and creation of the built environment in Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Residential sectors. Our Architectural staff include Architects, Architectural technologists, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects and Building Surveying professionals with a balanced mix of graduates through to senior professionals and directors. People are the heart of our success and supporting, training, and mentoring our staff is paramount to AtkinsRéalis remaining at the forefront of design and innovation.

AtkinsRéalis offers candidates the opportunity to be a part of exciting projects working with a network of creative individuals with the shared goal of design excellence. The role is ideal for those looking to take ownership of projects in a leading role. Our staff are challenged towards professional growth and development within a multi-discipline environment.

• We are looking for individuals who can consistently contribute to the successful delivery of projects with varying levels of complexity and ranging in size from small, medium and large-scale. Consistency and accuracy in all work produced are essential for this role.
• The personal qualities required from the candidate applying are strong interpersonal skills, organization and efficient time management, attention to detail, ability to work independently and effectively when under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• The candidate must be self-motivated and flexible, bringing a positive and 'can-do' attitude, and the willingness to be a strong team player.

• The ideal candidate will have either a RIBA Part 3 qualification or CIAT accreditation, with demonstrable experience on a wide range of complex projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations.
• The desired individual will understand the design process and RIBA Plan of Work, having the ability to deliver a project from concept, through detail design to delivery on site.
• Experience should range across different sectors, working directly with clients and contractors whilst leading and coordinating design teams.
• They will understand how to lead a multi-discipline team, ensuring design co-ordination, interface resolution, clash detection and resolution.
• They will be able to produce, analyse and advise upon materials selection, specification and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production criteria, as well as proficiently use NBS software.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD is essential, experience in advanced collaboration software (such as Navisworks), federation of BIM models, model checking, clash and interface management and on-site job running is desirable.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.