Architectural Technologist.

The Purpose:

To provide specialist, technical support and services across all property development projects, covering both new and existing sites. In addition, to contribute to the wider Development team in developing a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.

The role:

•Carrying out desktop appraisals for sites to assess their suitability for conversion for gym use. 
• Carrying out initial feasibility studies and risk assessments. 
• Assessing environmental impacts and identifying legal issues.
• Preparing technical drawings and information for both feasibility studies and construction projects. 
• Preparation of drawings and information required for planning and statutory consents (Planning, Building Control). 
• Analysing architectural plans and drawings, highlighting any possible risks or problems and making amendments using computer-aided design applications (CAD). 
• Specifying the appropriate technology and tools to be used in the project and advising where this requires deviation from the initial design plans.
• Preparation of 3D visuals/models to help other stakeholders in the business understand schemes. 
• Assisting the Senior Project Architect with technical drawings and details for use in design manuals. 
• Liaising with the architect, surveyors and other construction professionals. 
• Ensuring personal development plans are in place. 
• Positively representing the Development function internally and being an ambassador for PureGym externally. 

The person:

• Is a proficient user of AutoCAD, Sketch Up and ideally Revit.

• Has a strong understanding of Building Regulations.

• Ideally has experience of contributing to multi-site property developments consistently and at scale.

• Ideally has experience working in or with large scale organisations in customer facing industries such as leisure, retail, hospitality and retail banking.

• Has a strong interest in architecture, mathematics, drawing and design, with an excellent eye for detail.

• Has good time management and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Proactive, accountable, hands on, adaptable and able to react quickly to a fast moving, ever-changing environment.

• An excellent communicator, with the ability to simply convey complex messages and influence at a senior level.

• Commercially astute, able to evaluate investment decisions considering member brand expectations balanced with the required levels of return.

• Member focused, always striving to improve the experience for all members through own area or working across the business.

• Able to travel as required.

Benefits 
•    Gym membership for you + 1
•    Hybrid working
•    A truly flexible working culture
•    Personal private healthcare
•    Life insurance
•    Company pension contribution
•    Holiday purchase scheme up to an additional week.
•    Great Learning & Development Resources
•    Enhanced maternity pay

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