Architect

Description

• Take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development
• Prepare, and develop where required, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design
• Liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies
• Seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) and an annual Personal Development Plan (PDP) in accordance with the requirements of the RIBA (or equivalent as applicable e.g. AIA, National Administration Board of Architectural Registration (NABAR))
• Assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team

Requirements

To demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities

• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion
• Ability to use some of the following: Revit, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
• Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
• Understanding of the architects role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with Foster + Partners procedures and standards
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Self motivated and able to take responsibility
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction
• Ability to assist with the management of junior assistant architects on the team

Benefits

• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, life long learning
• Flexible attitude

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance