Senior Architect

McElroy Associates have an opportunity for the position of Senior Architect to join our expanding team, delivering and coordinating projects successfully and leading multidisciplinary teams.

About Us:

McElroy Associates is a multidiscipline practice focused on the industrial/pharmaceutical sector with in-house Architects and Engineers - about 35 strong based in Dublin City Centre. Our Clients are principally in the pharmaceutical sector working on a range of design typologies including manufacturing buildings including process rooms i.e. cleanrooms, laboratories, warehousing, high spec offices, staff facilities, plant buildings etc.

The successful candidate will be working as a Senior Architect working on a variety of projects from inception to completion for large multinational organisations from large scale green field development to small/medium scale existing building renovation and fit out where coordination between disciplines is key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake the role and duties equivalent to a Registered RIAI Architect.
• Undertake the roles and responsibilities of a Senior Project Architect working from inception to completion of various projects including preparation of planning, tender and construction packages. This will include Client interface, project delivery planning, delivery through BIM, Sub-consultant management, lead internal design meetings, attend construction/subcontractor meetings, develop and review project schedule, reporting etc.
• Coordinate, integrate and manage design developed in Revit/Autocad from other designer/specialists in the design team for the purpose of delivering production information working in a multidiscipline practice comprising Architectural, Structural and Mechanical and Electrical Disciplines, with a strong emphasis on detailed coordination between proposed services, structure and architectural elements.
• Develop detailed technical design specifications, systems and elements to IFT & IFC packages.
• Research building technology systems and details.
• Input to tender documentation, H&S documentation etc.
• Lead Building Regulation Compliance (BCAR) and general quality control detailed design production information packages: drawings and documents.
• Administer RIAI Building Contracts.
• Review subcontractor technical submittals.
• Respond to Contractor RFIs.
• Undertake site visits to carry out initial surveys, inspect works.
• Participate in design and review meetings.
• Generate production information in accordance with current codes, guidelines and best practice.
• Generate production information and develop and manage full product design documentation.
• Direct other members of the MEA design team in their roles and responsibilities as required.
• Prepare accurate information for issue to internal and external parties.
• Carry out checks on your own work and work by others.
• Read and review project stakeholder information and interpret same.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and document project activities and data.
• Develop plans and details for construction.

Role Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Degree in Architecture.
• Min 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong knowledge & experience of Irish statutory requirements and procedures.

Desirable:

• Experience in industrial / pharmaceutical environments.
• Registered (RIAI).

Equal Opportunities:

McElroy Associates are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. McElroy Associates will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.