creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications
liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects
taking into account constraints such as town planning legislation, environmental impacts and project budgets
working closely with a team of other professionals such as project managers, building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists
completing planning applications and taking advice from local authorities, legal professionals and governmental new build departments
writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
specifying the requirements for each project
adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
playing a role in project and team management
viewing building sites, proposed locations and client meetings.
المهارات
Excellent design and drafting skills and proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD).
Creativity.
A keen eye for detail, as well as the ability to see the bigger picture of a project.
Organisational, project management and planning skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving and mathematical ability.
Leadership skills and the ability to work well within a team of other professionals.
An awareness of the specific environmental and social impact of your projects.
