Overview:
At Zaha Hadid Architects, we are seeking to hire an experienced Lead Architect/Designer on a fixed-term, full time contract to join our growing team in London. The ideal candidate should have strong detailing and delivery skills, with substantial coordination and construction stage experience.
Main responsibilities:
· To work on projects, taking responsibility for delivering more than one project at a time.
· To be able to interpret the design intent for a project and know when to consult, so that the design upholds the reputation of ZHA in the marketplace.
· To manage project-based teams, ensuring that a number of projects are designed, detailed and delivered to meet the standards set down by the senior team.
· To take responsibility for steering projects through all work stages.
· Coordinate with consultants, contractors and suppliers
· Produce details and construction drawings.
· Work independently to resolve design and technical issues
· Research products and specifications.
· To mentor project team members.
Your profile
· Effective communicator when describing complex ideas for drawings or models.
· Collaborative and influential team leader and team player.
· Highly organised, effectively managing your time and that of others.
· Confident in exercising judgement, making, and implementing reasoned decisions.
· Professional always and leading by example.
· Enquiring and adaptable.
· Self-motivated and self-critical.
· Willing to develop, learn and go the extra mile.
Skills Required
· Must demonstrate Rhino proficiency.
· Revit knowledge would be preferred.
· Strong technical knowledge in coordination and detailing.
Required experience
· Qualified Part 3 Architect (or equivalent international qualification) with demonstrable and relevant experience of working in practice.
· Previous experience of working on large scale, complex projects is beneficial.
· Experience delivering packages at RIBA stages 3+ or equivalent.