What is an Architect?
Architects are responsible for creating designs for new construction projects, alterations and redevelopments. Architects use their specialist construction knowledge and high-level drawing skills to design buildings that are functional, safe, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.
Architects will be involved throughout the entirety of a construction project, as they may need to adapt their plans due to factors such as environmental factors and budget constraints.
What are the typical duties and activities for an Architect?
From employer to employer the job description of an Architect will vary, however typical duties and activities undertaken include:
Liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects
Specifying the requirements for each project
Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
Viewing building sites, proposed locations and client meetings.
Completing planning applications and speaking to legal professionals and local authorities
Skills required to be a successful Architect
To be successful as an Architect, the below skills are important;
Creative
Excellent design and drafting skills
Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD)
Analytical
Communication, both written and verbal
Problem solving
How can we help with your Architect job search?
For over 15 years we have specialised in securing contract and permanent opportunities for Architects across the Construction, Civils, Rail, Power and Telecoms sectors.
Working globally with the largest contractors, consultancies, along with many infrastructure owners and operators, we are ideally positioned to work with talented Architects and secure the market's leading Architect opportunities.
With a reputation for being experts in the sectors that we operate, we are also renowned for consistently delivering the right opportunities to our candidates, working proactively in order to give our candidates the edge in a competitive marketplace.
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Gloucester is a cathedral city and is situated in the county of Gloucestershire. Gloucester has an estimated population of 150,000 and covers a total area of 15 square miles. Gloucester has seen numerous large scale construction projects over the past couple of years and has multiple large constructions projects in the pipeline, such as:
King’s Quarter in Gloucester
This huge £85m project, will see the regeneration of Gloucester’s King’s Quarter, covering everything from installing accessible Changing Places toilets in King’s Walk Shopping Centre and revamping King’s Square, to the development of new affordable homes in the city centre, as well as creating The Forum – a new integrated digital society.
The Forum in Gloucester
The Forum aims to attract pioneering digital companies and cyber security businesses to Gloucester, with over 100,000 sq ft of contemporary office space, as well as a shared workspace club and an innovation hub.
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