Senior Architect

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom Overview AtkinsRealis are a leading UK based Global Design Practice whose reputation is built on a culture of open collaboration, creating, and delivering excellence in all we do. Our diverse, highly skilled, passionate designers are unified with the belief that good design can positively enhance and transform people's lives. Our expertise ranges across all key sectors of the built environment: Education, Master planning, Urban Regeneration, Commercial and Residential. Atkins are recognised leaders in the creation and delivery of environments, buildings, places that are good for people and improve our environment. AtkinsRealis are looking to recruit innovative architects and designers to be part of our Newcastle team based in Northern Regional Architectural practice. We are a AJ100 top 8 Architecture and Master planning practice, an RIBA Registered Practice, employing over 450 Architectural staff across the UK working on project across the globe. Our team is a welcoming group of talented individuals with shared passion for design and a committed to the environment through a sustainable approach to architecture and engineering. Our staff are the heart of our success and supporting training and mentoring our designers ensure AtkinsRealis is at the forefront of innovation. Our UK and Global projects and designs influence will allow you to excel with likeminded individuals. Our primary focus is to ensure our architects are challenged towards professional growth within a new team, exposing Architects to the multi‑disciple environment and client facing opportunities. Your role AtkinsRéalis offers candidates the opportunity to be a part of exciting projects working with a network of creative individuals with the shared goal of design excellence. The role is ideal for those looking to take ownership of projects in a leading role. Our staff are challenged towards professional growth and development within a multi‑discipline environment. Location Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom Hi there, I'm Dwithi M and I manage this role The ideal candidate will have a RIBA Part 3 qualification, be ARB registered with demonstrable 5‑10 years' experience on wide range of complex projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations. Experience should range across different sectors working directly with the client, contractor and multi‑disciplinary design teams. The desired individual will understand the design process and have the ability to deliver this from concept into detail design, understanding how to identify and design key details, through to completion. Understanding detail for compliance requirements e.g., building regulations and working knowledge of UK Building Systems, Regulations and construction types will be required for this role. We are looking for individuals who can consistently contribute to the successful delivery of projects with varying levels of complexity and ranging in size from small, medium and large‑scale. Consistency and accuracy in all work produced is highly desired for this role. Candidates should have experience with working with external stakeholders, client and contractor teams. The candidate for this roll will be required to take responsibility for specific roles, areas or packages of work with within a project and recognise the importance of the project budget and seeks to develop their knowledge of project finances. Supporting and mentoring staff though Part 1 and 2 is fundamental to this role. Coaching junior staff on projects and reviewing work to help drive the design quality and output. The personal qualities required from the applying candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, organised and efficient with attention to detail. Ability to work with agility, effectively, efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines and comfortable working in a leading multi‑disciplinary practice on large national based teams as well as the Studio team based in Newcastle. Working alongside the Studio lead and leadership team, the candidate will have a desire to support the development, profile and growth of the Studio in region and support in the day‑to‑day management of the studio and activities to continue to nurture the design culture at AtkinsRealis. Flexible approach to working with a positive and 'can‑do' attitude, self‑motivated and committed individuals who can be both clear thinker but have the willingness to be a strong team player. Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant. 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. Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day. We're AtkinsRéalis , a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 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