Recruitment

We may not have an opening available at the time of your application but we will respond to all enquires and advise you of our current situation.

So, if you are a senior architect, an architect, a technician or a potential member of our support staff, and you are interested in joining us, please e-mail your CV to one of the following addresses:

jobs@arad.ie for our Dublin & Kilkenny Offices

POSITION IN THE KILKENNY OFFICE

Job Title: Senior/Project Architect                                              Date:

Business Area: Technical                     

Reporting to: Team Leader

Function: Involvement in creating, designing and managing projects from feasibility through to completion within an architectural team and liaising with the client and fellow professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Effective management of assigned projects to agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Provision of holiday cover for Team Leader.
• Running projects on own initiative within a team structure.
• Co-ordinate the project from pre-tender to completion.
• Programme all stages of the project.
• Report on current status and progress of projects.
• Ensure that information received is consistent with project requirements in order to meet deadlines/start on site dates.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of planning, working drawings and tender programmes.
• Manage and motivate the project team and monitor the work of the project team members.
• Carrying out design-stage risk assessments in accordance with H & S legislation.
• Compile schedules of work for team to work to and action.
• Adopt a mentoring role to less experienced team members.
• Take responsibility for and manage the various stages of the design process expediently, economically and efficiently and deliver quality design solutions.
• Liaise with and manage consultants, contractors and suppliers, whilst developing and maintaining strong client relations.
• Check and control all documentation issued by project team, and co-ordinate with design team members.
• Ensure skill base is constantly updated through CPD.
• Ensure that all projects in which you are involved are carried out in accordance with the ARA Manual and the RIAI Good Practice Guide.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Architecture.
• RIAI Part III or equivalent Professional qualification essential;
• Minimum of 7 years post part III experience with solid exposure to large-scale, hi-spec projects is desirable.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Ireland/UK desirable.
• Previous experience in AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Sketch Up, is desirable.
• Previous experience of on site project implementation desirable. This should be on Irish sites
• Fluency in English as client relationship management is an integral part of the role.
• Excellent knowledge of statutory requirements, general regulatory environment, and Irish/UK Building regulations.
• Safe pass essential.

Skills/Abilities:

• People management and leadership skills.
• Strong project management skills.

• Project design ability.
• Visualisation skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills – oral and written.
• Very good hand-drawing abilities.
• Motivation and enthusiasm.
• Productivity.
• Flexibility.

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We do welcome overseas applications, but we would ordinarily expect an applicant to have relevant work experience in Ireland or the UK.

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

We are an equal opportunities employer.