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AECOM3 days ago

Principal Architect

Hybrid · Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Enterprise
Industry
Construction

Job Summary

Lead designer within a multidisciplinary team for the Justice sector, delivering complex design packages across MoJ and dormitory accommodation projects. Produce and coordinate REVIT and AutoCAD models, prepare drawings, specifications, and data, review vendor/subcontractor documentation, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and mentor junior team members. Role involves client-facing coordination as lead designer/Technical Assessor, with hybrid working in Manchester and mandatory office presence, and requires ARB registration and security clearances (BPSS/SC). Experience on high-security government developments and ability to work within a Common Data Environment is essential. The position emphasizes design leadership, coordination across disciplines, and contribution to fee proposals and bids.

Required Qualifications

  • ARB Registered Architect
  • Experience in MoJ and dormitory accommodation
  • Proven Architecture experience in MoJ and dormitory sleeping accommodation and communal facilities
  • High security, Government developments (SC clearance required)
  • ARB registration
  • BPSS and SC clearance
  • British National
  • Proven ability to attend site inspections and client meetings
  • Detail-oriented with strong coordination skills
  • REVIT capability (preferred) and AutoCAD essential
  • Design and digital skills (In Design, Photoshop)
  • CDE experience for document control
  • LINe management and mentoring
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