Senior / Principal Architectural Designer
103898 a norfolk

£45,000 - £55,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Norfolk, Norfolk

Engineering And Technical

Posted 3 days ago

Expires In 25 Days

Job Description

Location: Norfolk

Salary range: £45k - £55k


Minimum Academic Qualifications: Higher National Certificate in Construction/Building.

Minimum Experience: 10 years.

Minimum Experience with Contractor: Experience preferred, not essential

Professional Qualifications: Member of an Architectural body (MCIAT / ACIAT preferred, not essential)

Key Skills:
  • Building Regulations and Planning Legislation/Procedure.
  • Computer Aided Design Software (AutoCAD/Revit).
  • General Building Detailing.
Other Requirements: Driving Licence (full and clean).


Main Responsibilities:
  • Production of design output from conception to completion using appropriate design software as directed through project briefing (2D AutoCAD or Revit).
  • Liaise with and translate standard/proprietary manufacturer’s details onto working drawings.
  • Produce and check Designers Health and Safety Risk Assessments as required for the project using knowledge of CDM and relevant regulations.
  • When necessary, visit site and carry out level/measured survey to ensure dimensional compatibility between existing and proposed structures.
  • Prepare Information Release Schedules for issue to the client team assessing time required to complete detailed packages of works against the contractors construction programme.
  • Undertake project co-ordination (controlling the preparation and timely issue of design data in accordance with QA procedures) and contractors programme.
  • To produce reports and specifications ensuring the compliance with National/International Standards, Statutory requirements and the project brief.
  • If Architecturally lead, coordinate regular internal project design team reviews/meetings as identified within the Project Management Plan.
  • Determine technical content of drawings, (with reference to any legal requirements of the Building Regulations and other statutory bodies).
  • Decide the format and scope of design data required for project (drawings, schedules, specification, etc.) along with determining the software package most suitable for undertaking project (AutoCAD or Revit).
  • Undertaking the role of Principal Designer, or supporting the lead designer / contractor in carrying out this role.
  • In conjunction with the contractors staff, establish the most efficient and economic method of construction/use of materials within the technical requirements/constraints.
  • On every project, work closely with other internal and external team members including Engineers/Surveyors to ensure that the design is compliant with specification, project cost constraints, and fully dimensionally coordinated.
  • Monitor/review project fee structure and determine associated variation costs during the course of the project.
  • Preparation and issue of design reports for submission to the contractor, reporting in connection with the Project Management Plan.
  • Prepare Information Release Schedules for issue to the client team assessing time required to complete detailed packages of works against the contractors construction programme.
  • Check drawings, schedules and specifications for compliance with design requirements and current practice/ standard.
  • Visit site and report on the technical validity, feasibility or compliance with agreed guidelines of existing, partial or proposed projects.
  • Supervision of Trainees, Technicians and Architectural Designer as directed by Management.
  • Check, as necessary, the drawings produced by other Architectural staff and review/appraise construction principles along with any value engineering.
  • Be a role model to subordinate members of staff and trainees and mentor in acceptable working practices and procedures.
  • Project Management of the design either for the contractor or on behalf of our company.
  • Establish the project fee structure for individual projects for management team review and approval.

Anastasia Micle

amicle@rgb.co.uk

02079 322800

Division 697

RGB Network London

Lincoln House (LG01)

1 - 3 Brixton Road

London

Greater London

SW9 6DE

0207 932 2800

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