Architect jobs in Widnes

We're looking for an Architect to join our Kier Design team based Speke, Liverpool.

Location: Speke, Liverpool
Hours: Full time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Kier Design has recently entered the top 25 of Building Consultancy companies in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and growing team engaged across a wide range of sectors. You'll be working with and assisting in the leadership of a design team, producing high quality design work and comprehensive, co-ordinated detailed drawings and specifications. This role offers the chance to make a real impact whilst working on substantial and complex projects across various sectors including education, defence, and conservation architecture.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Architect, you'll be working within the Kier Design team, supporting them in delivering technical excellence in design. Your day to day will include:

• Leading on substantial and complex projects, managing and co-ordinating team members to ensure effective delivery of work programmes
• Participating in the detailed design process, preparing and presenting concept and detailed drawings whilst ensuring quality and co-ordination
• Taking responsibility for the commercial performance of projects under your control, ensuring delivery within agreed cost and budget parameters
• Administering a range of contracts including JCT and NEC suites, undertaking contract administration and site supervision
• Mentoring and coaching fellow team members, contributing to the development and growth of the business nationally

What are we looking for?

This role of Architect is great for you if:

• You're a qualified Architect (preferably Chartered) with excellent design capabilities and technical detailing skills
• You have experience of team management and can demonstrate competency in REVIT and BIM - this is essential for the role
• You have knowledge of current regulations, procurement methods, and experience across all stages of the RIBA Plan of Work
• You're effective in building and maintaining positive client relationships and can work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• You have experience in contract administration, site supervision, and project management, with the ability to work flexibly to support national team needs
• You have experience in MOJ and MOD projects

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.