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Rail Architect

WSP
Construction
Construction
Negotiable
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Description

Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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

Requirements

Experience
Previous experience in the construction or architectural industry. Must be a recently qualified Architect. Experience of working as part of an architectural design team managing and delivering Tender and Construction Stage works packages. Architectural working experience in rail, transport or other complex architectural design.

Working knowledge of UK building regulations and national standards. Experience with CAD/BIM tools such as Bentley OBD/Aecosim, MicroStation, Revit or similar.

About you
Technical design knowledge and skills in UK construction methodology. Ability to sketch and communicate technical detail graphically and effectively. Able to manage junior colleagues and provide guidance and support where necessary. Manage design tasks and deliverables and report on progress against the design programme to the project lead. Follow company values and exhibit appropriate behaviours. Manage time efficiently and assist/input into team meetings to review design programme.

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
Must be a recently qualified Architect with relevant technical and design skills applicable to rail and complex infrastructure projects.

Expiry date: 09/09/2026
Rail Architect
Company:
WSP
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London