Principal Architect - 12 month contract - Inside IR35 - 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.