Architect (Temporary)

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• Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC12 £46, - £51,

Are you pragmatic and highly motivated to achieve your goals? Do you want to be involved in the key projects within North Lanarkshire Council? A post of architect has arisen to contribute to the delivery of the council’s ambitious Plan for North Lanarkshire, to transform our communities and drive inclusive economic growth.

North Lanarkshire Council have an ambitious expansion and capital program within the physical infrastructure to meet demands including the expansion of services, services being repurposed, new builds and services commissioned. You will be part of a team who are responsible for the provision of the design and contract administration of corporate building projects.

To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and educated to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject. You must also be registered with the Architects Registration Board and able to provide evidence of continuous professional development. It would also be beneficial if you had membership of a relevant professional body i.e., the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland or Royal Institute of British Architects.

You must have considerable relevant post-qualification experience and knowledge of individual multi-trade projects of ranging value, along with experience of carrying out the role of Principal Designer. Project management experience, work expertise in a design related environment and experience of multiple project programmes would be advantageous.

Excellent organisational and IT skills are essential, and you must be an experienced user of AutoCAD. You must be able to display knowledge of design / procurement initiatives and processes including RIBA Plan of Work and have experience of JCT / SBCC contract forms and contract administration. Experience of working in the REVIT / BIM environment and knowledge of working within frameworks would also be advantageous.

Knowledge and experience of the Scottish Futures Trust Hub partnering programme, procurement practices and procedures, contractor selection processes within the public sector and NEC forms of contract would be advantageous.

You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Assets & Procurement, who currently operate a hybrid model of home-working and office-based work at office locations within North Lanarkshire. You must display a high level of professional integrity with the ability to work with minimum supervision and have a track record of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

A full driving license is essential and a current CSCS card would be advantageous.

Work pattern (Hybrid working) :

35 hours per week - Monday to Thursday - 08 : 45 to 16 : 45 - Friday 08 : 45 to 16 : 15.

This is a temporary position until 06 / 02 / for maternity leave cover.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays