Architect

Optical Express are currently seeking an experienced Architect to be based at our Cumbernauld head office. We are looking for a high-calibre, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual with a keen eye for detail. You must have a thorough understanding of AutoCAD and ideally knowledge of visualisation tools.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, able to meet project deadlines, performance-driven, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

The Role

You will report to the Group Property Manager and work closely with the Property team and other internal departments. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of design, CAD/graphics, and the interpretation of drawings.

The successful Architect will be responsible for developing designs for complete and complex projects, planning and delivering graphical presentations, and ensuring compliance with UK Planning & Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.

You should have experience working within a fast-paced, target-driven retail architecture environment.

As Architect you will be responsible for the following:

•        Preparing design layouts and develop through to construction drawings for use on-site

•        Project Manage multiple projects within the Group

•        Ensure compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy, and operating convenience

•        Provide full responsibility from drawing to completion and liaising with Marketing, Builders, Landlords, Construction and various other individuals

•        Reviewing and checking calculations, drawings and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality, and company satisfactory completion

•        Assembling bid, approval, and construction issue drawing packages

•        Ensuring the preparation and review of design solutions, which fully comply with all applicable current legislation, British Standards and agreed time, cost and quality requirements

•        Ensure compliance, in all activities undertaken, with Company Environmental, Safety & Health requirements

•        Ensure compliance of mechanical building services and HVAC equipment with statutory requirements, national standards and recognised best practice standard, if required by project

This role involves travel throughout the UK and potentially abroad. A full UK driving licence is required, along with flexibility to travel when needed.