Job Description

Belfast, London



If you enjoy working in a collaborative and multicultural environment and are looking to advance your career, we're looking for experienced and enthusiastic senior project architects to join our growing international practice, (a World Architecture 100 firm), in Belfast and London.



We offer a hybrid approach to working, three days a week in the office and two days a week working from home. Core Hours 9.30am - 3pm. This is in line with our flexible working policy. A large proportion of our work is based in the UK, so candidates need to be willing and able to travel to these locations for site visits as required.



This role would suit an experienced architect, but applications are also welcomed from other relevant professional backgrounds, including architectural technologists and designers.

Benefits include:

Paid professional subscriptions related to the role

Enhanced parental leave

Paid employee referral scheme - up to 1,000

Learning and development opportunities

Opportunities to take sabbaticals

Increased annual leave with length of service

Paid eye test (after 6 months)

Bi-annual appraisals

Private pension contributions

Cycle to Work scheme

The role



As a senior project architect at Hyphen, you'll typically be engaged on a major client account, working with a range of stakeholders (both in and outside the business), and managing a project team.



You will take ownership of projects (under the guidance of an associate) from early concept stage through to completion, ensuring design integrity, technical accuracy and smooth co-ordination across teams and stakeholders. Most of our projects are in the commercial sectors of data centres, logistics, offices, retail and hospitality.



Key responsibilities



Leading the design team and client meetings

Maintain day-to-day client projects

Supervise and mentor project team member

Responsible for all aspects of Hyphen's technical service delivery for the project duration

Communicating resource needs to account managers and associates

Maintenance of the project Quality Control System

Your skills and experience

Someone with a proactive, hands-on approach who brings strong design sensibility, technical skill and a collaborative mindset

Ability to work independently, taking responsibility for decisions on fast-paced rollout projects

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Confident in a client-facing role with the ability to build and nurture strong relationships

A minimum of eight years' experience, preferably across all project work stages in a relevant sector

A good understanding of UK project delivery processes, including building regulations, CDM, principal designer duties (Building Safety Act), and planning requirements

Strong design skills and technical knowledge and proficient in reviewing and checking technical submissions

Solid working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and MS Office

Excellent team working skills and a positive, pro-active attitude

Great organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple project demands confidently, prioritise task and meet deadlines

Fluent in written and spoken English (proficiency in one or more additional languages would also be advantageous)

Track record of working with client design standards is advantageous

Location:

Belfast, London



Hyphen welcomes applications from candidates who plan to move to Ireland or the UK from other countries in the near future. Before applying, however, you should verify that you have the immediate right the work in the UK.



If you feel that Hyphen is a place where you can contribute your best work, be proud of your achievements and see your career develop we'd love to hear from you. Please apply



Does this role suit you?



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