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Optical Express are currently seeking an experienced Architect to be based at our Cumbernauld head office. We are looking for a high-calibre, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual with a keen eye for detail.
Job Responsibility:
Report to the Group Property Manager and work closely with the Property team and other internal departments
developing designs for complete and complex projects
planning and delivering graphical presentations
ensuring compliance with UK Planning & Building Regulations and relevant British Standards
preparing design layouts and develop through to construction drawings for use on-site
Project Manage multiple projects within the Group
ensure compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy, and operating convenience
provide full responsibility from drawing to completion and liaising with Marketing, Builders, Landlords, Construction and various other individuals
reviewing and checking calculations, drawings and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality, and company satisfactory completion
assembling bid, approval, and construction issue drawing packages
ensuring the preparation and review of design solutions, which fully comply with all applicable current legislation, British Standards and agreed time, cost and quality requirements
ensure compliance, in all activities undertaken, with Company Environmental, Safety & Health requirements
ensure compliance of mechanical building services and HVAC equipment with statutory requirements, national standards and recognised best practice standard, if required by project
travel throughout the UK and potentially abroad
Requirements:
Experienced Architect
thorough understanding of AutoCAD
ideally knowledge of visualisation tools
detail-oriented
able to meet project deadlines
performance-driven
comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
comprehensive knowledge of design, CAD/graphics, and the interpretation of drawings
experience working within a fast-paced, target-driven retail architecture environment