Architect

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context:

With a focus on delivering in the Transport Sector; passenger stations, rail depots and associated infrastructure the RIBA Chartered Practice within SYSTRA benefits from being an integral discipline to this world leading multi-disciplinary transport design consultancy.

Missions/Main Duties:

• Responsible for the production of designs and all associated deliverables (drawings, reports, schedules and calculations).
• Take responsibility for allocated tasks and coordinate supporting staff as required.
• Direct and manage in-house architectural designers / technicians, other design disciplines and Architectural Partners to both client and business requirements.
• Liaise with both architecture and wider multi-discipline colleagues to produce organised, collaborative built-environment design solutions.
• Manage design input from Architectural partners and Sub-contractors/consultants.
• Responsible for taking projects from conception to completion and will cover preparation of feasibility studies, development of outline designs, detailed design and site support.
• Assist in managing resources to achieve the agreed targets regarding the effective delivery of projects to current engineering and safety standards, within agreed
• Review tender opportunities with view to bidding, preparation of deliverables, cost estimates, programme and multi-disciplinary collaboration requirements.

Profile/Skills:

• Qualification level: ARB & RIBA Registered with demonstrable PQ experience.
• Excellent understanding of the creative design process throughout the RIBA work stages.
• Detailed understanding of BIM modelling principals as an Experienced / Accredited user in Autodesk Revit as a minimum. Fully conversant in CAD modelling to compliant standards and adopt company / sector specific protocols.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop / InDesign to produce quality graphical presentations.
• Excellent report and case study writing skills.
• Expected to have general skills in Microsoft Office suite of software packages
• Robust knowledge of design and construction principles and standards.
• Pro-active solution orientated approach.
• Be able to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Motivated team player who works well under pressure and engages with colleagues
• Proven experience in production of design deliverables for complex projects.

• Knowledge and experience of working on international projects.
• Experience of working on complex Transportation projects.
• Experienced user of NBS Specification Writer for producing project specifications.