Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Government Design team as a trainee Design and Feasibility Architectural Technologist.  We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and that can deliver a flair and understanding of a range of presentation skills for a wide and exciting capital programme.

Starting salary dependent on knowledge and experience, with training to become a fully qualified Architectural Technologist.

For an informal discussion or further information please contact Mafalda Dos Santos via m.dossantos@gov.je

Job Purpose

Providing a business planning and design service, including pre-feasibility and feasibility assessments, project specifications and briefs, provision of sketch schemes and contract administration services for property capital projects related to the existing Government asset portfolio, involving refurbishment, extension, and modernisation of property assets, and replacement as evolutions of existing structures to deliver high-quality public sector outcomes, ensuring the public property portfolio is kept fit for purpose and meets the changing needs of the users

Job Specific Outcomes

Full details of the fully qualified role are availabe on the job description, available on request.

- Work with client Government departments on the planning of capital projects

- Create detailed and costed discovery work and feasibility studies

- Provide or commission specialist technical advice on design and project planning for the allocated project portfolio

- Assist the Design and Feasibility - Architect and Design and Feasibility Manager – Lead Architect in making planning and bye-law submissions as required for various projects

- Work closely with the Project Delivery Team, who will provide project management capabilities during the design and feasibility stages of projects involving the existing Government property estate

- Undertake research into and stay current on alternative design methodologies and the latest science and technology of buildings, materials and processes, and consider their applicability in the local context

- Liaise with the Property Project Delivery Team ensuring a thorough and effective dual flow of information on capital projects involving existing property assets and continuing to provide guidance and advice for effective quality assurance coordination

- Support the Design and Feasibility Manager on creating contingencies against any potential risks associated with technical and economic uncertainties to ensure continuity and successful project delivery.

- Work collaboratively with other technical professionals across the department, including Engineers, Land and Building Surveyors, Regulation and the Natural Environment colleagues at the design-build stage of property capital works to existing assets

Person specification

For trainees: A levels in relevant subjects and an aptitude for gaining knowledge in both class and work based environments.  Computer literate with ability to operate Microsoft packages.  Strong relationship building skills.  Good planning and organising skills.  Ability to produce written materials

Fully qualified:   Degree in a relevant specialism e.g. Architectural Technology or GNVQ in Construction and the Built Environment, plus HNC in Building Studies.  Full member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.  Project management qualification or equivalent.. Specialist knowledge of and understanding of building science and technology. Detailed knowledge of planning, legal and regulatory frameworks governing building works e.g. Jersey Building Regulations, Codes of Practice Health and Safety related to construction etc.