Job Description

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NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. Our hybrid environment lets you choose where you want to work - at the office, at home, or in a remote location, staying connected to your team through collaboration and design technology platforms.

At NORR, our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi-family buildings and spaces that help to establish smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, with a focus on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs. Our dedicated team leverages a knowledge base of program metrics that covers the spectrum of integrated developments (transit-oriented and community-focused), low-, mid- and high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living.

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As a Designer, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solution into a concise set of construction documents. Using your ability to analyze and understand design intent you will produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. You will work with members of the design team to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will use your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies to collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
• Performs design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys
• Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings
• Processes permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits
• Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in mid-to-late phases of the project cycle is required (RIBA 3-7). Input into earlier design phases in an advisory capacity is also necessary periodically.
• Architectural design software skills including Revit (proficiency essential), BIM Collaborate (advantageous), AutoCAD, NBS Chorus, Navisworks (advantageous)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of relevant Planning legislation and Building Regulations
• Knowledge of current building technologies, including an awareness of MEP and Structural disciplines
• CIAT Registered (MCIAT preferred)

Required Experience

• 5+ years of project UK Practice work experience in one or more of the following sectors:- Residential/Hospitality, Commercial, Education, Rail Transport
• Demonstrable RIBA Stage 4 technical lead experience and RIBA Stage 5 job-running experience with projects over \xc2\xa35m capital construction value
• Working within teams and the ability to manage small project-based teams
• Liaising with clients, statutory authorities, other design disciplines and suppliers/manufacturers

NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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