Senior Specification Consultant - Architecture

at  AECOM

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Job Description
Develop and maintain Client relationships and an awareness of their pipeline with a view to securing repeat commissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Specifications that reflect detailed project requirements.
• Advise Clients on Design Responsibility issues and how the form of Contract and procurement route affects the Specification format/ deliverables.
• Advise Clients on material usage.
• Coordinate Specifications with Contract Conditions/ Preliminaries and Specifications prepared by other disciplines e.g. Civils, Structures and MEP.
• Develop and keep up to date with technical standards, products and innovation as they relate to our Consultancy business.
• Attend internal and external meetings to obtain project briefing information and provide consultancy service as necessary to prepare project specific documentation.
• Familiarise oneself with the Clients brief and scope of our service such that deliverables are aligned with agreed project scope.
• Maintain a working knowledge of project finances and raise potential financial issues with Line Manager/ Team Lead.
• Carry out projects in line with AECOM QA/ QC and Health and Safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects under direction of Team Leader.
• Develop and share network of Client/ potential Client contacts.
• In conjunction with Team Leader identify and pursue BD opportunities with established Clients.
• Develop an understanding of market conditions and how these will affect our service.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior colleagues.

Key Internal Relationships will be within the London/ Manchester Specification Consulting team.

Key Role Requirements Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience in preparation of Architectural Specifications.
• Evidence of good technical design understanding.
• Excellent technical knowledge of modern construction techniques, methodologies and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of UK Construction procurement methodologies and how these relate to Specification Documentation. Knowledge of Middle East construction and procurement methodologies is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English Language).
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database applications; NBS Chorus experience is desirable.
• Able to work logically and methodically to achieve high quality outputs as well as being self-motivated and able to take responsibility.
• Ability to understand and work to an agreed scope and project budget.
• Flexible attitude to new ways and methods of working.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic with a good understanding of the design & delivery process.
• Good understanding of BIM.
• Familiar with researching, preparing and presenting technical presentations.
  Additional Information

Reports.

• Ability to build good relationships at all levels.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Ability to take the initiative in response to direction// instructions and demonstrate a pro-active approach to daily tasks.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• Act in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Degree qualified in Architecture or Architectural Technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Specifications that reflect detailed project requirements.
• Advise Clients on Design Responsibility issues and how the form of Contract and procurement route affects the Specification format/ deliverables.
• Advise Clients on material usage.
• Coordinate Specifications with Contract Conditions/ Preliminaries and Specifications prepared by other disciplines e.g. Civils, Structures and MEP.
• Develop and keep up to date with technical standards, products and innovation as they relate to our Consultancy business.
• Attend internal and external meetings to obtain project briefing information and provide consultancy service as necessary to prepare project specific documentation.
• Familiarise oneself with the Clients brief and scope of our service such that deliverables are aligned with agreed project scope.
• Maintain a working knowledge of project finances and raise potential financial issues with Line Manager/ Team Lead.
• Carry out projects in line with AECOM QA/ QC and Health and Safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects under direction of Team Leader.
• Develop and share network of Client/ potential Client contacts.
• In conjunction with Team Leader identify and pursue BD opportunities with established Clients.
• Develop an understanding of market conditions and how these will affect our service.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior colleagues

Key Role Requirements Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience in preparation of Architectural Specifications.
• Evidence of good technical design understanding.
• Excellent technical knowledge of modern construction techniques, methodologies and standards