Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
As a Rail Architect, you’ll contribute to the production of drawings, models and design documentation for rail and station projects. You’ll gain experience working across a range of tasks and project stages, learning how architectural solutions are developed within a multidisciplinary environment.
You’ll collaborate with engineers and designers from various disciplines to help deliver coordinated, high‑quality architectural outputs.
In this role, you will:
- Support the production of architectural drawings, plans and BIM models
- Assist with multidisciplinary design coordination
- Help prepare schedules, reports and technical documents
- Take part in internal design discussions and reviews
- Learn how large‑scale, complex infrastructure projects are developed and delivered
- Work closely with senior team members to build your technical and design skills
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
People Management:
- Able to manage junior colleges and provide guidance and support where necessary.
- Manage design tasks and deliverables and report on progress against the design programme to the project lead. Report on the progress and risks associated with the programme.
- Follow company values and exhibit appropriate behaviours.
- Manage time efficiently and assist / input into team meetings to review design programme.
Business & Financial
- Support the Project Lead in developing the project execution plan, including financial planning, and forecasting resource.
- Input on the project programming and financial planning.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in the construction / architectural industry.
- Must be a recently qualified Architect.
- Working knowledge of UK building regulations and national standards.
- Experience with CAD/BIM tools (Bentley OBD/Aecosim,MicroStation, Revit or similar)
Knowledge & Skills:
- Technical design knowledge / skills in UK construction methodology.
- Architectural working experience in rail, transport or other complex architectural design
- Experience of working as part of an architectural design team managing and delivering Tender and Construction Stage works packages.
- Have an ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively