Architecture Studio Lead

Strategic thinking and work winning

AtkinsRéalis are looking to appoint a new Studio Lead to our offices in Birmingham.

They will be the inspirational lead for this studio as part of the wider Midlands, South West and Wales business and develop and expand of our Architectural offering in the region. AtkinsRéalis is an exciting and inspirational place to work, and we are a top 5 AJ100 practice with a global depth of talent and reach. We passionately believe that good design can positively transform people's lives and strive to delivery the very best for our clients. We are a true multidiscipline practice and relish the ability we have to solve our clients problems.

Within the midlands South West and Wales business, we are have over 100 individuals involved in the design and creation of the built environment in Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Residential sectors. You would be working alongside Architectural staff include Architects, Architectural technologists, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects and Building Surveying professionals with a balanced mix of graduates through to senior professionals and directors.  People are the heart of our success and supporting, training, and mentoring our staff is paramount to AtkinsRéalis remaining at the forefront of design and innovation.

We are searching for a great designer abilities having been the author of a substantial portfolio of work. We set out below the objectives and job description for

the role with a focus on the local market and in particular commercial and/or residential sectors.

The ability to strategically grow the portfolio, engage with clients, stakeholders and subsequently grow the team.

The role requires individuals with direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages. We are seeking creative designers as well as technically focused individuals.

The successful candidate will be familiar with the full construction process from business development, to bidding and project delivery - including the successful commercial management of projects.

In short you will sit at the nexus of all that is happening in the Birmingham studio and be responsible for driving its success.

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of a studio, including staff development, resource management and finance.
• Work proactively within a multi- disciplinary environment to deliver project management leadership on major opportunities.
• To lead and support business development and work winning/bidding within the local Birmingham and West Midlands markets.
• Development of the design culture and capability of our multi-disciplinary design team(s).
• To continue to develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative and that seek to enhance our reputation.
• To secure work through bidding and developing compelling design concepts. 
• Contribute to design leadership and culture.
• Successful delivery of projects to a high level of quality and Client satisfaction acting as Lead Consultant/Design Manager.
• Identifying opportunities and supporting the development of winning bids for projects in the government, education, and related sectors - both single discipline and multi-disciplinary.

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration and Full UK Driving licence
• Demonstrable track record and familiarity with commercial, residential and local government sector clients in Birmingham and the midlands.
• A creative designer with an understanding of technical delivery.
• Proven team management skills and experience.
• Be able to work calmly under pressure and lead, inspire and motivate our teams.
• Experience in preparing successful bids and tenders.
• Ability to confidently engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages.
• A good awareness of Autodesk Revit and managing projects in a BIM environment.
• Practical working knowledge of SketchUp , Adobe Creative Suite or other similar software package.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.