Principal Architect for Infrastructure

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom HS2 Full time
Job Overview

Salary Package: £43,750pa to approximately £54,650pa based on qualifications and experience. Additionally, a flexible benefits fund of 20% is provided on top of the base salary and is fully pensionable, along with a variety of competitive benefits - explore them in the Benefits section on our website.

HS2 Ltd is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and reach their full potential. This commitment translates into our proactive approach to making adjustments, promoting flexible working arrangements, and supporting the growth of our staff networks while offering opportunities for personal and professional development.

As a Senior Architect, you will assist the Station Lead Architect in serving as the design client liaison with the Station Integrated Project Team (IPT) and the engineering design teams of the Station Design and Build Contractor. Your role will involve ensuring that requirements and specifications are met while applying the HS2 Design Vision.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate and assist the Lead Architect in all facets of project execution. The Lead Architect serves as the technical authority and subject matter expert (SME) for all architectural and design-related issues concerning the station.
  • Provide specialized technical expertise and support for architecture and design disciplines, contributing to the delivery support for the HS2 organization.
  • Assist in the formulation of technical scope inputs for procurement and evaluate tender submissions.
  • Review architectural and design-related requirements from design suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements.
  • Address architecture Requests for Information.
  • Contribute technical insights for Planning Application packages and conditions closure.
  • Collaborate with various contractors' designers to prepare for formal Independent Design Review Panel assessments and coordinate responses to recommendations.
  • Support the integration of architecture and design disciplines with other project disciplines and delivery teams, including civil engineering, landscape, rail systems, environment, third-party interfaces, and construction logistics.
  • Act as a guardian for the design concept throughout its development and construction phases.
  • Work alongside the Phase 1 Engineering Team during detailed design and construction by Design & Build contractors to ensure adherence to project specifications and requirements.
  • Secure design approvals and sign-offs.
  • Prioritize safety in all aspects of the role.
  • Serve as a custodian for the HS2 Design Vision.
  • Manage interfaces across individual delivery units to ensure design consistency.
  • Collaborate within the project team to identify and mitigate risks while capturing opportunities.
  • Promote and integrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all activities and adhere to organizational policies and initiatives regarding EDI.
Candidate Profile:

Skills:
  • Proficient in creating and presenting documents and reports to diverse audiences, including internal stakeholders at various organizational levels.
  • Capable of delivering presentations that influence a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Experience in developing work packages.
  • Adept at executing required work packages efficiently.
  • Strong ability to prioritize workload and manage work streams to meet established deadlines.
  • Focused on delivering high-quality design while managing multiple projects.
Knowledge:
  • Registered architect (ARB/RIBA).
  • Familiarity with relevant architectural and engineering standards, with the ability to interpret them in a railway/transportation context.
Experience:
  • Proven experience in delivering projects within a multi-disciplinary design and delivery environment.
  • Understanding of how architecture and design disciplines fit within the broader multi-disciplinary context and interdependencies.
  • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary management team.
  • Proficient in project planning to meet deadlines.
The successful candidate is expected to embody the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity, and Respect at all times.

HS2 Ltd does not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office and cannot provide sponsorship to applicants. Candidates must possess the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application, and our process includes a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Certain time-bound visas may not be accepted.

Any offers made to candidates will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial, and Education checks.

We require various details in your online application; however, the initial assessment of suitability for the role is based solely on the information in your CV. To enhance our efforts to create a diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymized, and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This process eliminates bias and emphasizes the importance of attaching an updated Word version of your CV for each application, ensuring it includes evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advertisement.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.About HS2 Ltd

High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) is set to establish the UK's new high-speed rail network. This initiative aims to enhance capacity, reduce journey times between major population centers, stimulate economic growth, and create thousands of job opportunities.

HS2 Ltd is dedicated to creating a skills legacy and nurturing a diverse talent pool. We aspire to lead in EDI practices by fostering a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees, embodying our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Leadership.

In practice, this commitment means we actively promote adjustments, provide flexible working options, encourage the flourishing of staff networks, and offer personal and professional development opportunities.

As a safety-critical organization, HS2 Ltd requires employees to take reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety by adhering to our 'Safe at Heart' program principles and following safe working procedures at all times.

HS2 Ltd is dedicated to ensuring that everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives, and achieves their full potential.

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