Company Description

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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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Architect with strong recent experience of working with Transportation clients. The role will be based primarily in either our Belfast, Dublin or Dun Laoghaire offices and will require travel within UK+I. The candidate must be strong in technical design content and in design management, digital technologies, and design workflow. He/she will be expected to manage design activities and the production of design information. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of experience working on rail and/or aviation projects.

As a Senior/Project Architect you will lead architectural and multidisciplinary design teams with responsible for the technical delivery of a range of projects from bidding through to delivery. You will liaise closely with the wider UK&I Aviation and Rail teams.

Project/Design Responsibilities

• General duties on a range of projects and design stages, including design, detailing, drawing, contract administration, site inspections, etc.

• Acting as project leader on appropriate 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 projectsEnsuring Safety in Design principles are applied throughout all design stages of a project

• Support Directors with operational responsibilities which includes development and implementing Technical Excellence initiatives, management of resources (HR), training initiatives (CPD)

• Resource forecasting and management

• Manage and produce a range of business reporting activities

• Support and develop staff through guidance, mentoring and leadership of their development

• Ensures the latest software / techniques are utilised to increase productivity and training opportunities for staff are made available

Specific Skills Required:

• Must be proficient in the use of 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).

• 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 & Ireland.

Minimum Requirements:

• RIAI or ARB registration (or equivalent European or International qualification).

• Experience in working on major transportation infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within a multi-disciplinary consultancy

• Proficient in the use of Revit

Additional Information

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 will also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. 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.

You must have the right to work in the UK&I as sponsorship is not available for this vacancy

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.

ReqID: J10097455

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Design

Work Location Model: Hybrid