Architectural Technologist

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an Architectural Technologist based in Warrington / Cumbria to support one of our major nuclear clients.

Detailed Design stages of Building Envelope projects and Fire Category projects are being delivered, requirements are set out in the individual task orders and project scoping deliverables. These generally include architectural GAs, Detailed Drawings, updates to project Technical Specifications, V&V Plans, Structural Calculations, and CDM documentation.

Responsibilities

1. Production of GAs and CS&A Technical Specification and input to / production of the Study Report and PFS / Scope of Work during scoping stages.
2. Delivery of Architectural GAs, Detailed Drawings, technical coordination of specialist design subcontractors, Technical Specification, and input into project and CDM documentation during detailed design stages.
3. Liaison with stakeholders such as System Engineers, roofing / cladding suppliers, fire stopping and fire protection suppliers, other engineering disciplines within Sellafield and the supply chain, Construction Managers, Fire Safety, Fire Engineering, Protective Security Managers, etc.
4. Site visits and inspections, and identification of defects and possible solutions.
5. Selection of an appropriate roofing / cladding / paint / fire stopping / protection system.
6. Review of contractor deliverables during detailed design and support to CS&A RE for acceptance.
7. Answering engineering queries during installation.

Qualifications

Essential Experience & Qualifications

1. Experience with and knowledge of roofing and cladding systems and specifications.
2. Experience with and knowledge of fire stopping and fire protection systems and specifications.
3. Experience with dealing with and managing stakeholders.
4. AutoCAD proficiency.
5. Proficient user of MS Office suite.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications / Additional Information

1. Experienced in delivering work for SL (preferred).
2. Experience of reporting project progress (preferred).
3. A strong understanding of the challenges faced working on asset care tasks in the nuclear sector (preferred).
4. Experience using Cimage and IcePAC (preferred).