Principal Architect

Principal Architect - 12 month contract - Based in Warrington

Our Client has a requirement for a Principal Architect, who will be required to work on a Contract basis in Warrington, Birchwood.

Project Specific Requirements:

• Report to SL CSA RE on a daily basis
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to JV CSA design and site engineering team
• Be prepared to attend the Warrington office min 3 days week and occasional site visits (ideally fortnightly) to confidently interact and engage with the multi discipline JV construction team and their subcontractors as required.
• Review and comment on CSA JV Design submissions during development including site modifications, complete NFR documents and submit to SL Doc Control.
• Review, and Accept/Reject design submissions, sign and submit
• PMACD (Project Managers Approval) to SL Doc Control.
• Review and Accept or Reject TQ/PP submissions,
• Review the progress of all Architectural detail design drawings, calculations and documents to 'As Built' status as produced by the JV CS&A designers.
• Working knowledge of fire strategy arrangements. Detailed understanding and experience in production of fire rated solutions. Attend meetings with Fire Consultants to review Conventional and Nuclear fire issues.
• Interface with multi discipline design team on project issues. Liaise with SL Capability as required to substantiate site issues encountered during construction. Support to Safety Case work including DJR's.
• Engage with design partner (JV) in pre-submission discussions, including TQ's & PP's.
• Provide support to JV in the completion of the Building Regulations Compliance Document.

Experience and Qualificiations:

• Architectural Degree, or equivalent.
• Chartered Architect (RIBA 3)
• Expertise demonstrable in major projects areas relevant to the Architectural discipline with a track record of successful application of specialist knowledge or skills.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance based on knowledge and experience of projects across a portfolio to inform and direct projects and programmes.
• Ability to provide leadership within an Architectural function.
• Experience of working within the Nuclear Sector, new build and decommissioning projects, in roles reliant upon professional engineering expertise and judgement.
• Understanding of design principles and ability to apply them.
• Have a working knowledge of British Standards, Building
• Regulations and Planning legislation relevant to a Nuclear Licensed Site.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence or equivalent that permits driving in the UK.
• Able to meet the requirements for security clearance in the UK.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Principal Architect looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.