PA - Project Architect​/Technologist

Job Description

Atkins

Réalis is an exciting and inspirational place to work, and we are a top 6 AJ 100 practice with a global depth of talent and reach. We passionately believe that good design can positively transform people's lives and strive to deliver the very best for our clients. We are a true multidisciplinary practice and relish the ability we have to solve our clients problems.

At our Northwest Hub in Manchester City Centre we have circa 300 people involved in the design and delivery of the built environment across the Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Workplace sectors. You would be working with Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Structural and Building Services Engineers and Process Engineers with a balanced mix of graduates through to senior professionals and directors.

People are the heart of our success and supporting, training, and mentoring our staff is paramount to Atkins

Réalis remaining at the forefront of design and innovation.

Atkins

Réalis offers candidates the opportunity to be a part of exciting projects working with a network of creative individuals all with the shared aspirational goal of design excellence. The role would be ideal for those looking to take ownership of key aspects of a project.

We are looking to recruit a motivated Technical Project Architect or Technologist to join our Manchester team for the architectural design of industrial projects in a multidisciplinary team. This role is for processing and manufacturing facilities in the northwest. Experience in the Nuclear, Energy and Defence sectors would be useful but not essential if the candidate has experience in delivering large‑scale industrial projects or relevant projects.

• Understand the design process with the ability to deliver this from concept into detail design.
• Understand how to work as part of a multi‑discipline team, ensuring design co‑ordination, interface resolution, clash and coordination detection on behalf of the project and reporting on model coordination issues.
• Demonstrate a range of drawing, modelling and interpersonal skills to engage, influence and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. You will help our multidisciplinary team solve complex problems.
• Be able to produce, analyse and advise upon specification, materials selection and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production criteria, as well as proficiently use NBS software packages.
• Be a very competent Revit user with experience of delivering to BIM level 2 and experienced in advanced collaboration software (such as Navisworks), federation of BIM models, model checking, clash and interface management.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, be organised and efficient with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively, efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Take a flexible approach to working with a positive and ‘can‑do’ attitude, be a self‑motivated and committed individual, who is a clear thinker and a strong team player.
• Hold, or be vetted for, BPSS clearance prior and/or be prepared to apply for SC security clearance in the future.

• You will be an enthusiastic, technical‑focused Architect or Technologist with good knowledge and experience in the design of buildings and facilities housing industrial processes. This will include from inception to completion, with emphasis on RIBA Stages 2 to 4.
• You will be ARB registered or a member of CIAT, with demonstrable experience on a wide range of complex and industrial projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out…