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HKS London is searching for a senior architect to join its hospitality team in London.

A recognised leader and registered architect who is responsible for envisioning, designing and delivering exceptional projects for clients. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions. Provides design & technical leadership and acts as an advisor on projects. Endorses the firm’s values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert for technical solutions.

Responsibilities:

• leads team and other Project Architects in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
• collaborates with PIC/APM in defining project work plans and developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines
• applies creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
• leads the creation and modification of complex detailed implementation documents to incorporate the design intent, using diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices and advanced techniques
• leads development of code analysis and confirms code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• supervises the preparation of documents by architectural team, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
• manages the technical resolution and coordination for the project
• writes reports or specifications for assigned project
• prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings
• maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects
• coordinates with PM, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications, and obtain approvals, negotiations and adjusting scope of services
• communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation
• exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• oversees consultant team work sessions
• oversees product research; assists project designers with material and system evaluation to make proper selections
• maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC if needed
• participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as needed
• responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
• manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
  Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication and creating approachability
• responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements and maintaining accountability to project plan and planned utilisation rate
• supports and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules
• travel will be required

Qualifications:

• accredited master’s degree in architecture (RIBA Part III or transferable equivalent)
• ARB registration required
• RIBA chartership required
• typically, 15 plus years of experience
• sustainable design accreditation preferred
• proficiency in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling software preferred
• experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
• proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process
• advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into implementation documents
• strong presentation skills
• strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

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