Architectural Technologist - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - NORR

NORR

Verified Company

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Disclaimer:

__ Please note that the estimated pay range that is provided on various social media sites may not be representative of NORR's range for this position.

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NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. We believe the ultimate success of any project is driven by people.

It involves a team of highly passionate and skilled designers working towards a unified goal, drawing on the integrated thinking of colleagues, partners and clients.

Our collaborative approach results in design solutions and programs that are holistic and make our clients successful.

With an 85-year history, we continue to build on our deep experience to advance design through technology, sustainable practices and the pursuit of excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
Performs design activities such as project programming, regulatory research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas
Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys
Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings
Processes statutory authority response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and consents
Coordinates with contractor, subconsultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns

Required Skills:

Extensive experience in midtolate phases of the project cycle is required (RIBA 37). Input into earlier design phases in an advisory capacity is also necessary periodically.
Architectural design software skills including Revit (proficiency essential), BIM Collaborate (advantageous), AutoCAD, NBS Chorus, Navisworks (advantageous)
Good written and oral communication skills
Understanding of relevant Planning legislation and Building Regulations
Knowledge of current building technologies, including an awareness of MEP and Structural disciplines
CIAT Registered (MCIAT preferred)

Required Experience- 5+ years of project work experience in one or more of the following sectors:

Residential/Hospitality, Commercial, Education, Rail Transport
Demonstrable RIBA Stage 4 technical lead experience and RIBA Stage 5 jobrunning experience with projects over £5m capital construction value
Working within teams and the ability to manage small projectbased teams
Liaising with clients, statutory authorities, other design disciplines and suppliers/manufacturers.
NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran._