Architect I Education

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Architect I is responsible for managing technical aspects of larger and/or more complex tasks or components of projects meeting financial quality timeframe and health and safetyobjectives. Manage the delivery of elements of larger projects in accordance with Arcadis management systems to meet time quality budgetary and health and safetytargets. Typically assigned to provide a controlling technical role on medium size and/or moderately complex tasks in singlediscipline. Coordinate and manage teams of single (own) discipline designers andtechnicians

Role accountabilities:

• Perform role in accordance with Arcadis behavioral framework
• Promote and role model Arcadis Health and Safety Principles during the planning and delivery of work
• Review and quality assure the work of other staff prior to delivery to ensure it meets the requirements of the clients brief
• Develop and propose potential solutions to meet or exceed client expectations. Guide the project team through the creative decision making process and provide alternative solutions if there are changes to project parameters
• Oversee an agreed scope of work and the operational workload of a project team ensuring work is allocated appropriately and resources are fully utilized
• Manage the production of project deliverables to ensure that these meet or exceed client expectations Arcadis requirements and comply with national standards and codes of practice
• Work collaboratively with other sectors/disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design or solution and to resolve complex technical issues
• Manage the performance of team members identifying and resolving any issues
• Identify opportunities for Arcadis process improvements that improve quality and/or improve efficiency
• Lead and provide direction and technical advice to team members to support them in their delivery on the project and in their professional development
• Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure effective communication of progress changes and resolution of issues
• Take responsibility and accountability for own performance and that of junior team members
• Develop and review budgets for GEC scope elements of a project
• Further develop and maintain a good understanding of the services delivered by Arcadis and the industry sector to facilitate personal networking in the company
• Thorough understanding of sustainable development best practices
• Thorough understanding of the key principles of the profession across one or more sectors
• Technical ownership of the Safety in Design process including Designer Hazard Logs agreeing hierarchical system of risk management and communication of residual risks to the Project Manager in Arcadis regional offices
• Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in design practice
• Ability to use a sound evidence-based approach to problem solving and be able to contribute to continuous improvement
• Can coach and mentor design professionals to support the development of Arcadis talent pool
• Possess effective task management skills
• Ability to lead and provide direction and technical advice to team members to support them in their delivery and in their professional development
• Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct operated by professional institution
• Demonstrate appropriate professional standards recognizing obligations to society the profession and the environment
• Communicate effectively with others at all levels including effective use of English orally and in writing
• Effective personal and social skills and able to manage diversity issues
• Sound knowledge of safety legislation hazards and safe systems of work
• Understand how to manage health safety and welfare within own area of responsibility
• Encourage collaboration across the GEC and with business partners
• In depth understanding of the Arcadis business and the Environment or Safety and Risk Management Communities of Practice Service Capabilities and Value Propositions
• In depth understanding of Arcadis key financial metrics and the implications on the successful operation of the business

Qualifications & Experience:

• Registered Architect with demonstrable experience on wide range of complex projects at different stages
• Proficient in Design Autocad Sketchup Revit Adobe Suite Lumion Enscape
• Minimum 7 years experience architecture design works
• Knowledgeable in Navisworks and clash detection is an advantage
• Youunderstand the design process and ability to deliver this from concept into detail design and understand how to identify and design key details and onto to project completion
• Understanding detail for compliance requirements e.g. building regulations and working knowledge of Regions Building Systems Regulations and construction types will be required for this role.
• Highly computer literate skilled in Revit AutoCAD and SketchUp Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications
• You have excellent presentational and communicational skills both verbally to liaise with other disciplines/ team members but also visually using software or hand drawing skills.
• Relevant technical experience on Education (at least K-12) projects is an advantage

Familiar with International Building Code (IBC) particular to United States.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations their own career goals. And as a people first business it is why we will take the time to listen to understand what you want from your time here and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.

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