Architect (Design)

Job description / Role

At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients’ communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.

Stantec is seeking a talented and motivated design professional to advance our architectural practice. The role of Architect will involve a wide range of project types in support of our current, high-profile client base.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide design within our emerging architectural practice. Given our high-profile client base regionally, design talent and the ability to communicate and generate strong design ideas is a key component of this role.
• Provide conceptual architectural design to the current range of projects.
• Develop a portfolio of architectural projects, providing design leadership while ensuring the quality of information reflects the requirements of Stantec’s standard policies and procedures.
• Manage the design process from inception through concept, schematic design and contribute to detail design to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Coordinating with design collegues to ensure best practice is achieved and the highest quality outcomes are delivered to clients.
• Coordinating across offices for resource support and management where required
• Support the local Business Center Lead and Sector Leaders in developing new opportunities for the Stantec Studio.
• Helping develop and maintain a network of client relationships, maintaining a pipeline of project opportunities.

Requirements

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification focused on Pre-Concept, Concept design including presentations and reports.
• Expert in Revit architecture with a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Knowledge in Architectural principles, techniques, and technical detailing is required to execute the Architectural working drawings to acceptable international standards.
• Should be able to work alone or as part of a team, taking ownership for assigned deliverables & outputs.
• Strong in communication skills (written/verbal) and able to contribute effectively to discipline specific discussions
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact with team members of different disciplines.
• Practical, ‘hands-on’ and up-to-date experience in Architectural design.
• Be inventive and imaginative in building design.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated team player, keen to develop with our growing organization.
• Demonstrated experience in using current architectural software packages including Revit Architecture.
• Knowledge of Navisworks, 3DStudio MAX, Rhino and Photoshop is added advantage.
• Dynamic with good organizational skills and able to multi-task.

About the Company

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.