Job Description

Job Title: Overall Purpose of the Job:

The position is based in BDP Shanghai Office to act as a Qualified / Part Qualified Design Architect on a wide range of activities contributing to the development of the business and delivery of projects. They will report into the Project Director or Associate for the day to day management of projects and development of project opportunities. When appropriate, they will be responsible for design & co-ordination of specific projects or project elements. Design Architect

Key Responsibilities

1. Professional
Contribute towards the development of the BDP Shanghai business expansion by securing new work and delivering project information, reports, drawings and other material as required. Assist in identifying new clients and project opportunities Organise meetings with potential clients Communication: Consulting with the BDP UK design team, external consultants, client and contractors and communicating clearly instructions, actions and feedback as appropriate. This includes translating from Mandarin to English during presentations / workshops and when reviewing project documentation and contracts. Preparing design proposals or to assist others in the design of major schemes and to present them to the client. Contributing at design reviews and meetings. Producing detailed and design drawings both manually and using computer aided package including Bentley Microstation V8/V8i. Preparing planning applications, tender applications and presentations. Preparing drawings and documents for Building Regulations approval. Liaising and co-ordinating the work of contractors and sub-contractors on specific design packages or elements on projects. Ensuring own work is completed on time and accurately Following both verbal and written instructions Proficient use of drawing software such as AutoCAD, Microstation and BIM Revitt Researching and developing solutions to architectural problems e.g. preparation of sketch, working and presentation models as required Preparing presentation materials by CAD and by hand for internal and external purposes Drafting and amending concept and detail designs by CAD and by hand Integration of technical information and statutory requirements into design and production drawings, including assisting in the preparation of drawings for planning and building control approval, tender and construction purposes Drafting and amending technical designs and production information by CAD and by hand Researching project briefs, materials and construction products and systems, including using the office library and electronic information retrieval systems. Preparation of specifications and written contract documentation.

Attending site meetings with where appropriate. Taking schemes from planning through to completion, coordinating relevant information, dealing with contractors, and producing full sets of working drawings on commercial and public sector schemes.

2. People
Communicating work and ideas with team Contribute to relevant internal and external meetings and making notes where appropriate Fluent English and Mandarin preferred (English is studio business language).

3. Organisation and Management

Planning and prioritising own workload to ensure all tasks are completed on time and accurately Anticipating problems and taking action to overcome them Identifying and developing the teams working processes

4. Client and Commercial

Building effective working relationships with external clients Ensuring that the clients needs are met within agreed scope and budget

5. Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Keeping up to date with industry trends and sharing this knowledge with the rest of the team Keeping up to date with own professional knowledge and relevant legislation

This list is not exhaustive.

You are required to undertake such duties as mentioned above and perform such other tasks as are necessary to properly perform the requirements of the job and to meet the needs of the Company. In addition to the above, you will also perform, observe and conform to such duties, directions, instructions assigned or communicated to you by the Management of the Company from time to time.