Architectural Designer – Transportation

Job Description

Job title: Architectural Designer – Transportation

Company: AECOM

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Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description

Due to our expanding workload, AECOM are recruiting multiple Architectural and Architectural / BIM Technician roles in the UK. AECOM are offering a great opportunity to join our rapidly growing architecture team in our multi-disciplinary offices. We have offices in London, Manchester, Warrington, Glasgow and Belfast.

AECOM are currently recruiting to join our growing and talented architecture team in our multi-disciplinary offices, and our flexible working approach allows for candidates to be based throughout the UK and collaborate online; with regular travel to the relevant local office that is leading on the particular project design.

We are offering a competitive salary plus generous benefits, and the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects in a wide range of sectors within infrastructure design. There is also training and assistance with personal development.

AECOM is the world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. On projects span transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment, our public – and private -sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivalled technical expertise and innovation, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.2 billion in fiscal year 2020. Our global expertise is delivered through a network of regional offices, which allows us to leverage our specialist international design consulting for our projects, wherever they are, and however big they are.

You’ll be working closely within multi-disciplinary design teams, clients, and contractors. Experience in infrastructure design would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Our areas of design include: Rail, Aviation, Education, Health Care, Science, and Logistics.

AECOM is listed as the 3rd largest employer of architects worldwide in the World Architecture WA100 2020 survey, with 1637 architects. We are currently expanding in the UK, so now is a great time to join our team and build your career for the future. We are at number 15 in the AJ100 list, the highest ‘new entry’ this year. AECOM employs around 7500 multi-disciplinary staff in the UK, and we offer architecturally led multi-disciplinary design services to our clients.

Where you will be creative with your thinking.

• General duties on a range of projects and design stages, including design, detailing, drawing, contract administration, site inspections, etc.
• Where and if appropriate for your level of experience, acting as project leader on small to medium sized projects
• Presenting to clients and prospective clients.
• General administrative and management duties appropriate to architectural practice.
• You will assist in the preparation of design work and presentations, the production of the technical delivery of projects including working drawings, specification writing and contract documentation and help in the development of presentations and projects

Specific Skills Required:

• Must be proficient in the use of CAD. We use a range of CAD software, and training can be given to get you up to speed on the specific software needed for projects we are working on, which utilise: Bentley Mircostation / Aecosim, AutoCAD & REVIT.
• It would be advantageous to have a working knowledge of parametric modelling software, Rhino/Grasshopper, Solidworks, etc, although not essential. (Training can also be provided).
• We are particularly interested in Rhino and REVIT experience in prospective candidates, though this is not a prerequisite for our positions.
• It would also be .useful to have a working knowledge of Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, Powerpoint, Lumion and other presentation and render software. (Training can also be provided).
• Familiarity with working in Common Data Environments (CDE) like B360, ProjectWise, AutoDesk Docs, etc.
• Creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organize parts of projects.
• English language proficient, holding good communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

Qualifications

• Degree qualification, preferably with Diploma or Masters in a University Course, although the latter is not absolutely essential.
• Recent experience of having worked on medium to large multi-disciplinary design projects will be helpful.
• Some experience of various forms of building contract will be helpful.
• An understanding and knowledge of the application UK Building Systems, Standards and Regulations and construction types.
• IT literate, with knowledge of CAD software, and Microsoft Office Suite. OneNote, TEAMS, etc.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and deadlines.

Additional Information

• ARB registration (or equivalent European or International qualification).
• RIBA Part 3, or RIBA Part 2 (or equivalent European or International qualification).

Your benefits will include:

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also be able to explore flexible working arrangements through our FREEDOM TO GROW* way of working. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And for services personnel you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Expected salary:

Location: London

Job date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:30:19 GMT

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