Senior Architectural Designer

Wood is recruiting for Senior Architectural Designers (contract) with good CAD capability to be based in our Reading office on a contract basis. In this role, you will provide architectural design and drawing services on a large FEED or EPC projects.

Key aspects will include:

• Design of process, equipment and other plant buildings
• Production of technically sound architectural drawings and other deliverables using MicroStation, in accordance with Project standards and schedules
• Coordination of deliverables with other engineering disciplines
• Design and coordination of project buildings as directed by Lead Architect
• Report to the Lead Architect on technical and schedule issues within the project
• Preparation of Architectural drawings in accordance with Wood Technical Work
• Practices, project standards and client standards
• Ensure sound build ability of all design work along with effective and accurate coordination with other disciplines
• Keep abreast of Project strategies and key drivers. Maintain familiarisation with project Discipline Design Instructions
• Regular coordination with the assigned Drafting Team to ensure uniformity in design and drafting activities in addition to checking drawings against design basis and mark-ups before issue

• Architectural and design qualifications
• Has acquired a broad experience of Energy industry projects
• Experience of involvement / development of project teams
• Experience of client management and briefing activities
• Experience of coordination activities within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Sound technical and building construction knowledge
• Good MicroStation experience and abilities
• Experience of overseas project work and clients an advantage
• Experience of client standards / industry standards in Wood business areas an advantage
• Good communication and IT skills
• Knowledge of ‘Green Building’ principles

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.