About us:

Ferrovial Construction, is a business unit of Ferrovial, whic is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial’s internationalization process and plans for growth in North America.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Job Description:

Architect/Fit-out Design Manager

Reports to: Calvert Design Manager

Location: London Office and Buckinghamshire

About Ferrovial Construction

Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK have 7 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2 Enabling works, HS2 Main Works, Silvertown Tunnel (STT), Heathrow (H7), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon Station.

Role:

Responsible for the management of the architectural aspects in the Calvert Integrated Maintenance Depot. The architectural design works include the design and construction of several buildings in the Calvert site.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating and leading the architectural and fit out design for the buildings in Calvert IMD, closely supervising the Designers and specialist subcontractors during the design, construction and handover of the works. This will include the integration of PW and any TW / temporary stages, integration of assurance and managing the delivery of the associated digital deliverables, in line with the construction and overall project programme, cost and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Attending the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham, Calvert and/or London. Attending / chairing meetings for architectural issues and provide technical support for their mitigation.
• Support the client with identifying change, risk and opportunities and constantly striving for efficiencies and cost savings. A key aspect of the architectural design is to ensure the design is compliant with the planning application (applied by the client) and therefore the candidate will be responsible to liaise with the Consents Manager to lead any architectural aspects related to this.
• Support the client in achieving the architectural vision and key design principles of ‘softening’, ‘simplifying’ and ‘humanising’ the Calvert Depot.
• Responsible for any architectural aspects related to sustainability in Calvert IMD, including the target BREEAM rating.
• Aid in the study of optimization and liaison with the commercial, planning, design delivery teams, and designers.
• Support and coordinate with the Calvert construction team any architectural related issues, engaging with their key subcontractors and the Designers, particularly the Contractor’s Architect.
• Provide technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.)
• Close liaison with the Calvert Design Manager and Calvert MEP design coordinator to ensure the delivery on time, optimized and in accordance with the Client’s requirements is essential.
• Close out architectural issues within area of responsibility in timely manner.
• Review of monitoring reports and certificates. Support progressive technical assurance during design, construction and handover process.

Key skills and experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Understanding and knowledge of building codes and standards, zoning regulations, building construction, building systems and site requirements.
• Experience in managing architectural design and construction.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the application, principles, theory and practice of architectural design and delivery.
• Good understanding of other building and engineering related disciplines such as MEP.
• Experience in managing and liaising with third parties and other contractors.
• Very good communication skills
• Focus on a sustainable design with reduced carbon emissions/BREEAM

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.