Project Architect

Falcon Green is hiring a Project Architect in Reading, UK, to lead design processes for complex infrastructure projects within a long-term MOD framework. Responsibilities include coordinating teams, managing design approvals, mitigating risks, and supporting value engineering. Candidates should have experience as a Design Manager in major construction projects, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Security clearance eligibility is essential.
Delivering Complex Infrastructure Projects

Falcon Green is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our team on a long-term MOD framework project. The successful candidate will lead the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery, ensuring design outputs meet project specifications, programme milestones, and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities
• Leading the design process: The Design Manager will lead the design process, coordinating internal and external design consultants, architects, and specialist subcontractors.
• Coordinating internal and external teams: They will ensure design outputs meet project specifications, programme milestones, and technical requirements.
• Managing design approvals: The successful candidate will manage design approvals and facilitate design reviews with client and stakeholder teams.
• Identifying and mitigating design risks: They will identify and mitigate design risks early in the process, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Supporting value engineering and buildability reviews: The successful candidate will support value engineering and buildability reviews in collaboration with delivery teams.

Requirements
• Previous experience: A proven track record as a Design Manager on major construction projects, preferably within MOD or government frameworks.
• Strong technical understanding: A strong technical understanding of both new build (steel/RC frame) and refurbishment works.
• Ability to manage multiple design packages: The ability to manage multiple design packages and interface with various disciplines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software: Proficiency in relevant design and document management software.
• Eligibility for security clearance: Eligibility for security clearance is essential.

About Falcon Green

Falcon Green is a leading Main Contractor delivering long-term MOD frameworks in various locations. We offer secure pipelines of work for our contractors, providing a stable and rewarding career opportunity.