Your Role

Gensler’s London office is seeking an experienced Architectural Designer - Senior to join our team. You will have Revit capabilities and be responsible for initiating the technical solutions to best meet the client and design briefs. You will be experienced in handling the technical process, with excellent communication and team relationship skills, and the ability to understand and interpret both the client, designer and contractor’s needs and requirements.

What You Will Do

As an Architectural Designer - Senior, you will tap into your creativity to design unique professional environments, providing technical support for completion and execution of projects, working on all project stages.

Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously working with the team to design and deliver major projects globally. These can be architecture and interior design projects.Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch/snagging lists, turnover, opening, and project close-outSupport communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officialsProvide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges Maintain project manual and specificationsConduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during constructionHave a proactive, problem solving attitude and be able to work closely with the wider consultancy team to develop innovative technical design solutions

Your Qualifications

An undergraduate or Master’s degree in ArchitectureMinimum 10 years post qualification professional work experienceRegistered Architect in the United Kingdom would be beneficial but not a deal breaker.Experience in project leadership, excellent client liaison and team management skillsKnowledge of UK building regulations, codes, standards and building structuresAbility to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituentsProficiency in Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper is essentialExperience with the full project lifecycleAbility to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done

Life at Gensler

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, and twice annual bonus opportunities. 

As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future.

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