Job Description

Company Description
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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The Senior Architect is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing architectural work across all phases of the project. This includes managing small to medium-scale projects or distinct components of larger projects, with regular collaboration and oversight from an Associate or designated senior team member.
In this role, the Senior Architect leads the design and delivery of complex architectural packages or projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Responsibilities include managing project delivery planning, budgets, and resources; overseeing multidisciplinary coordination; and maintaining high-quality design outcomes. The Senior Architect also plays a pivotal role in mentoring junior staff, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation throughout the design process.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead architectural design and BIM modelling efforts, ensuring alignment with the design brief, codes, and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.
• Manage and guide architectural teams, including junior staff, by making informed design decisions and ensuring their successful implementation.
• Conduct self-checks and oversee quality reviews of the team as Design Reviewer outputs to maintain high standards of accuracy and completeness.
• Lead coordination with internal disciplines and external consultants, including structural, MEP, and specialist sub-consultants.
• Present design progress and technical packages to clients, managing communications to ensure satisfaction and alignment with project goals.
• Provide key design input during early project phases and maintain design leadership throughout all stages.
• Oversee the preparation of architectural documentation in accordance with the Initial Project Brief and Design Programme.
• Lead interdisciplinary reviews, including BIM spatial coordination and technical integration.
• Ensure that Safety in Design principles are embedded throughout all project stages.
• Manage resource deployment and ensure services are delivered within the architectural discipline's budget, and ensure that the design is compliant with the budget.
• Applies advanced technical expertise to independently manage complex design and construction tasks, ensuring compliance with project specifications and codes.
• Leads moderate to high-complexity assignments, coordinating work across teams and mentoring junior professionals.
• Proactively identifies and implements process improvements, solving complex issues and contributing to project and business success.
• Provides technical guidance, reviews deliverables, contributes to proposals, and anticipates stakeholder needs to ensure positive project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years post-undergraduate experience.
• Bachelors in Architecture or Master in Architecture, or equivalent.
• RIBA Part 2 equivalent (RIBA, AIA or equivalent) preferred.

Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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