Job Description

AtkinsRealis combines the best in architecture & engineering to provide a full suite of services to clients in the public and private sector. Whether designing iconic buildings or developing clever solutions for clients, AtkinsRealis prides itself in offering intelligent, sustainable solutions and unrivalled expertise. Who We Are: AtkinsRealis are a leading UK based Global Design Practice whose reputation is built on a culture of open collaboration, creating, and delivering excellence in all we do. Our diverse, highly skilled, passionate designers are unified with the belief that good design can positively enhance and transform people's lives. Our expertise ranges across all key sectors of the built environment: Education, Master planning, Urban Regeneration, Commercial and Residential. AtkinsRealis are recognized leaders in the creation and delivery of environments, buildings, places that are good for people and improve our environment. AtkinsRealis is a AJ100 top 8 Architecture and Master planning practice.


The AtkinsRealis Team is a welcoming group of talented individuals with a shared passion for design and a committed to the environment through a sustainable approach to architecture and engineering. Our staff are the heart of our success and supporting training and mentoring our designers ensure AtkinsRealis is at the forefront of innovation. Our team comprising of creative minds, Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior designers', Master planners and Engineers, work alongside each other and everything we do, from the smallest project to the largest masterplan, is a team effort. Our UK and Global projects and designs influence will allow you to excel with like-minded individuals. We are looking to recruit a Associate Architect, to further expand our Building Design teams in Newcastle. This opportunity would ideally suit someone looking to work in a multi-disciplinary collaborative environment where they will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and to take real responsibility throughout the full design lifecycle. Our teams work on several projects across sectors including education, regeneration, commercial, transport, energy, defense, as well as heritage and urban redevelopment. Our breadth of work across these sectors means there are plenty of opportunities to gain vast amounts of experience as well as offering the opportunity to find your niche! We are considerate to people's ambitions and needs and always seek where reasonably possible to ensure everyone has the opportunity to grow and develop.


AtkinsRealis offers Associate Architect the opportunity to be a part of exciting projects


working with a national and global network of creative individuals all with the share aspirational goal of design excellence. The role would be ideal for those looking to take ownership of multiple projects to run from concept through to delivery whilst including managing a small team of assistants.

Your purpose:

Our primary focus is to ensure our architects are challenged towards professional growth within a new team, exposing Architects to the multi-disciplined environment and client-facing opportunities. To manage and inspire a team through strong and inclusive leadership. o Sustaining and developing relationships with existing and new clients. To ensure design responses are pragmatic and respond to the client briefly whilst respecting the opportunities and constraints that each site affords, through climate, context and culture. To continue to develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative and that seek to enhance our reputation. Lead projects by providing design and technical leadership for major projects. Reporting on activity and analysis of feedback and success factors. Development of the design culture and capability of our multi-disciplinary design team(s).

What can you bring?

The ideal candidate will have a RIBA Part 3 qualification, be an ARB registered with a demonstrable 5-10 years' experience on a wide range of complex projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience across different sectors and provide a track record of designing and delivery sector led schemes from inception to completion whilst leading multi-disciplinary teams, providing contractor interface and acting as the main client contact. Highly skilled and passionate designer committed to deliver design excellence at all stages of the design and construction process. Be proficient in using design software, specifically looking for experience with Revit, Adobe suite, Enscape or V-Ray and AutoCAD. We are looking for individuals who can consistently contribute to the successful delivery of complex, small, medium, and large-scale projects, and able to take responsibility for specific roles, areas or packages of work within a project, recognising the importance of the project budget and programme. Supporting and mentoring staff through Part 1 and 2 is fundamental to this role, reviewing work to help drive the design quality and output. A flexible approach to working with a positive and 'can-do' attitude, self-motivated and committed individual who can be both clear thinkers but have the willingness to be a strong team player. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in preparing high quality written design deliverables and in preparing and giving presentations to clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience of understanding and leading multidisciplinary design work, including managing and coordinating specialist designers and consultants where appropriate. Design and Business Development, having a proven track record of developing client relationships, leading bid opportunities and securing new business.

What we offer?

AtkinsRealis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested in discussing how we can meet individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRealis offers flexible working hours, where there is no fixed 9 'till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. Rewards and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please refer to our website for details of our full benefits package. https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/.


AtkinsRealis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high range training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individuals' abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions. Additional Information: 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 refer to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Why work for AtkinsRealis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.


Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.


We're committed to engineering to better people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRealis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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