London, UK
Associate architect – healthcare
at AECOM
AECOM is seeking a healthcare associate architect to join its office in London.
Our healthcare team is seeking an associate architect with experience in healthcare projects to join our London team based in the Aldgate office.
The right candidate must have healthcare experience and will be responsible for the design and delivery of the architectural aspects of a project, including undertaking the lead designer role. You must have Revit capability, understand BIM and visualisation workflow.
As an associate you will have a real interest in the business, marketing and acquisitions side of architecture. A proven ability to work well under pressure and a pragmatic approach to multi-tasking are critical to this role.
Job duties:
- receiving briefs from leadership, able to contribute to the architectural design as well as delivering projects on time and to budget
- help to assess staff requirements at each work stage, agreeing these with the project manager and be able to manage single disciplinary and multi-disciplinary projects
- attend progress, design team and coordinate meetings
- prepare outline scheme report/technical content of the design information
- ensure the project work complies with the agreed project scope
- be able to resource teams
- be competent with local architectural code requirements
- understand and implement AECOM’s safety health and environment policy
- manage design programs to obtain the necessary information both internally and externally from engineers, quantity surveyors and design consultants
- actively support the studio lead in the daily operation and development of the architectural studio
- manage and prepare the response to RFQ/RFP/RFI, including fee proposals and project specific-writing and definition of scope of services
- assist in initial assessment of potential new projects and competitions including the management of go-no-go processes
- assist in market research and prepare regular status updates
- contribute to work winning strategy workshops and customer account management
- manage a range of writing and business reporting activities
- operate within the company’s compliance standards to manage commercial and project risks
- resource forecasting and management
- conduct regular project performance reviews
Minimum requirements:
- extensive proven healthcare architecture experience
Additional comments:
- RIBA member with experience and technical excellence as noted
Qualifications:
- a good technical understanding of architectural design requirements for healthcare projects
- significant track record of leading architectural teams on complex multi-disciplinary projects along with a solid understand of coordination with engineering teams
- experience in project and client management within a defined fee budget and programme
- experience in identifying and winning new work and building client relationships
- ability to speak fluently and communicate effectively in written reports and oral presentations
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 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. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.