P2 Graduate Architect - Belfast Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Business Line: Design – P2 Graduate Architect
Locations: Belfast (requirements/locations subject to change)
AECOM is listed as the 3rd largest employer of architects worldwide in the World Architecture WA100 2020 survey, with 1637 architects. We currently have 160 architectural staff in the UK. AECOM are listed at number 15 in the AJ100 top architectural practices. AECOM employs around 7500 multi-disciplinary staff in the UK.
Our Architectural team is buoyant and growing with several large frameworks and projects recently won. The Practice is therefore recruiting an exceptional and ambitious Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join its busy design studio.
Examples of projects our Architectural team are involved in include:
British Embassy, Washington - AECOM are delivering the refurbishment of a Lutyen’s listed building Oriel, Specialist Eye Hospital - A new integrated hospital in London where AECOM are providing all design services
Japoma Stadium, Cameroon - AECOM have recently handed over this new football stadium and provided all services for a Turkish contractor
Fulham Wharf, London - Complex, residential scheme in London where AECOM are delivering architectural services
As a Part 2 Architectural Assistant you will work with senior members of our teams on a wide range of projects at all stages of the design and construction process. From day one, you will be involved in important and challenging projects.
Every day will be different, and you will be required to use your skills and knowledge to solve problems and provide key input into our projects.
You will work in a team to provide technical solutions, and your day could involve anything from producing designs, specifications and calculations, to assisting in technical reports, travelling to construction sites or participating in client meetings.
Assisting in the preparation of conceptual design work and the presentation of projects.
Supporting the design development of project proposals and feasibility studies.
Supporting the technical delivery and implementation of projects including preparing working drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. A Fortune 500 firm, see how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @AECOM.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- MA, M.Arch or equivalent architectural qualification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English Language).
- Demonstrate proficiency and professionalism in the responsibilities of the role.
- Understanding of building construction techniques.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database applications; REVIT and NBS Chorus experience is desirable.
- Ability to understand and work to and agreed scope and project budget.
- Flexible attitude to new ways and methods of working.
- Knowledge and understanding of UK Construction procurement methodologies and how these relate to Specification Documentation.
- Ambitious and enthusiastic.
- Good understanding of BIM and new digital ways of working.
- Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to build good relationships at all levels.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Ability to take the initiative in response to direction/ instructions and demonstrate a pro-active approach to daily tasks
- Strong numerate skills
- Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload under direction
Additional Information
PLEASE ENSURE YOU UPLOAD YOUR PORTFOLIO OR LINKS TO YOUR APPLICATION, AND A COVER LETTER, AS WELL AS INDICATING DETAILS ON ELIGIBLITY TO WORK IN THE UK (EG TYPE OF VISA WHERE APPLICABLE) AND LOCATION PREFERENCE.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
