Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
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A little more about your role…
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Architect Design Manager to based in the Birmingham The Mailbox office and become an integral part of our expanding Architectural team at ESA Architecture.
- The role involves full time engagement with a significant, market leading, Internet Retailer Client and involves developing their building template program for deployment across Europe and the Middle East.
- You will be a Design Manager, assisting the Client's team in development of efficient and economical standardized buildings.
- You will review Design Change Requests (DCRs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) from in-flight projects and will interact daily with internal stakeholders, external architects, engineers, and technical consultants to increase the efficiency and efficacy of the building design program, develop standards and produce high quality documentation.
Your Team
- ESA Architecture is a UK based member of the multi-national, multi-disciplinary design engineering firm, WSP.
- We work on a wide range of projects including commercial offices, housing, transportation, pharmaceutical and logistics.
- Whilst having a varied Client base, these roles are intended to be focused on serving our long-term relationship with a single, market leading Client in the logistics sector.
- You will report directly to the Client Account Director, within ESA, as well as to a Client based ‘line manager'.
- Our team of 60 people are based in city centre-based offices in London, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow and Birmingham.
- You will be able to attend in-house CPD sessions and encouraged to develop and grow as part of the Client's core team of 5/6 people.
Responsibilities
- Be a qualified Architect with experience post Chartership
- Work with architectural design processes aimed at simplifying complex design and logistical challenges.
- Have a working knowledge and use of Revit and BIM360.
- Have a willingness to travel, on occasion.
- Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
