We are a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, designers and technology professionals who share a common desire – to help our clients create liveable, sustainable and advanced urban environments. From high-rises to industrial buildings, schools to state-of-the-art hospitals, transit stations to highways, airports to toll systems, bike lanes to parks, we design every aspect of a truly integrated city for people to live, work and play.

Our values:

• Integrity – We do what is right
• Partnerships – We work together
• Excellence – We pursue design excellence
• Innovation – We embrace ingenuity
• Community – We build community

Our collaborative and combined approach focuses not only on creating the best solutions today, but also determining the right solutions for tomorrow. We believe cities in the future must be designed with intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure and a human touch.

At IBI Group, we’re defining the cities of tomorrow.

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Initially based in Didsbury and moving to City Centre in March 2020

IBI Group:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Architect to join our growing team. IBI Group employs c250 specialists across the UK and 2,500 globally and we are now keen to engage with a high calibre Architect who will enjoy the support of a successful organisation and work alongside experienced colleagues.

This challenge will give you the opportunity to focus on a range of projects for a growing, diverse client base. In this position, you will join a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.

You’ll be leading and coordinating the design & construction phases of projects of varying size, delivering high quality architectural solutions, primarily in the Healthcare sector.

IBI Group in Manchester:

Our office in Manchester is located in Didsbury (M20) and is one of nine IBI offices across the UK.  We are served by a variety of transport links as well as having ample local parking available.

The Studio currently totals 70 staff comprising Architectural Assistants, Technicians. Landscape Architects and Senior Architects, each focussing on a range of Healthcare, Education, Judiciary, Mixed Use and Urban Design projects locally, across the UK and Internationally.

Our team enjoys a regular range of social events and supports the local community by mentoring local school and university students annually. We’ve won various industry awards including a recent prestigious Urban Design Group Award for our going regeneration project in Barnsley.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting and leading on projects with responsibility for programme and budget management, effective time and resources management whilst also promoting best practice & knowledge across the Studio
• Coordinating contract documents, design / consulting teams and seeing projects through to completion (contract administration)
• Involvement in all aspects of projects: design development, working drawings, contract administration and  on site services
• Managing multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with other disciplines
• Leading elements of large / complex projects or small projects independently, working with / without a team
• Managing client relationships and team communication (including project teams and budgets)
• Resolving complex technical and design issues
• Maintaining project documentation, drawings and specifications
• Conducting on-site inspections and documenting site reviews
• Processing change control requests during construction and addressing RFI
• Interfacing with statutory authorities during the design and construction phases of the project
• Developing and promoting excellent people management practices
• Understanding and adhering to procedures including quality management and environmental management systems and health & safety
• Contributing to business development activities of the Studio and overall practice
• Supporting in the preparation of proposals, submissions and presentations
• Promoting the use and continuous development of appropriate systems, procedures and protocols

• RIBA Part 3 qualified and ARB registered
• Ideally a background across UK projects in Healthcare
• Experience of working on larger projects as part of a team and day to day leadership of smaller projects across all stages from inception to on site activity
• A working knowledge of Revit and BIM experience
• Naturally you’ll have a strong knowledge of Building Regulations, design standards and best practice 
• Strong leadership, organisational, communication and relationship-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

As part of IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role they are under consideration for and prior to receiving a job offer. These could include work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. 

IBI Group provides a competitive benefits package and pays association dues and licensing fees. 

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