Senior Specification Consultant

Can you compile architectural specification documentation for both internal (AECOM) and external Clients which accurately reflect the project and contractual requirements using our own specification baseline database

Do you want to join one of the largest practices in the world with over 2500 architects in over 300 offices across the globe

A day in the life of a specification consultant at AECOM:

• Prepare Architectural Specifications that reflect detailed project requirements.
• Advise Clients on Design Responsibility issues and how the form of Contract and procurement route affects the Specification format/ deliverables.
• Advise Clients on material usage.
• Coordinate Architectural Specifications with Contract Conditions/ Preliminaries and Specifications prepared by other disciplines e.g. Structures and MEP.
• Develop and keep up to date with technical standards products and innovation as they relate to our Consultancy business.
• Attend internal and external meetings to obtain project briefing information and provide consultancy service as necessary to prepare project specific documentation.
• Familiarise oneself with the Clients brief and scope of our service such that deliverables are aligned with agreed project scope.
• Maintain a working knowledge of project finances and raise potential financial issues with Line Manager/ Team Lead.
• Carry out projects in line with AECOM QA/ QC and Health and Safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects under direction of Team/ Project Leader.

How will you bring your best self to work.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities of the role.
• Evidence of good technical design understanding.
• Good technical knowledge of modern construction techniques methodologies and standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of UK Construction procurement methodologies and how these relate to Specification Documentation.
• Experience in the preparation of Architectural Specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English Language).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and database applications; NBS Create experience is desirable.
• Able to work logically and methodically to achieve high quality outputs as well as being selfmotivated and able to take responsibility.
• Ability to understand and work to an agreed scope and project budget.
• Flexible attitude to new ways and methods of working.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic with a good understanding of the design & delivery process.
• Good understanding of BIM.
• NBS Chorus experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications :

• Degree qualified in Architecture or Architectural Technology.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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