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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Houston is the biggest city in Texas and fourth biggest in the United States in terms of population, which was recorded at 2.3 million in 2020. Houston covers a total area of 640 square miles, making it the ninth most expansive city in the United States. Houston has a number of nicknames, including “H-Town”, “Space City” and “Bayou City”. Houston is a global city and has seen a huge number of large scale construction projects beginning and in the pipeline, such as:
New Cruise Terminal
Spanning 170,000 square feet, Royal Caribbean’s new $125m terminal at the Port of Galveston will serve as the home of Royal Caribbean’s largest ships.
New Concert Venue
This new 12,500 seat concert venue has been described as the biggest economic news in 30 years. This venue will attract a-list entertainment and will be compared to Las Vegas venues.
Houston Zoo Expansion
Houston zoo will see a $70 million state of the art exhibit called “Galápagos Islands”. This new exhibit will span 2.5 acres and feature the first ever penguin habitat.
Interested in looking for a new Construction job in Houston?
If you are looking for a new opportunity, please get in touch with our specialist recruiters to discuss your situation in more detail. Alternatively you can search all of our current live jobs across the Construction, Civils, Rail, Power and Telecoms sectors.
Want to find out how we can help you and your job search?
We are always pushing boundaries to improve our services to our clients and candidates. So taking pride in what we do is ranked extremely high. Find out more about the services we can provide for you.