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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Milton Keynes is the largest town in Buckinghamshire. The town had a reported population of 230,000 in 2011. Milton Keynes has seen numerous large scale construction projects over the past couple of years and has multiple large constructions projects in the pipeline, such as:
Western Expansion Area (WEA)
The ‘Western Expansion Area’ is the largest of the expansion areas in Milton Keynes and covers 350ha. The WEA consists of two major sites, separated by Calverton Lane running through the middle. These sites are:
Whitehouse – (Area 10): 228ha site consisting of 4,400 dwellings and 6.5ha of employment land.
Fairfield’s (Area 11): 123ha site consisting of 2,200 dwellings and 9ha of employment land
Unity Place
This £150m construction project will see the delivery of Santander UK’s landmark new workplace in Milton Keynes. Unity Place is designed to be the focal point for Santander’s UK business and the local community.
Looking for a new construction job?
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