Senior Architect

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Architect - Life Sciences - Consultant with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas sector for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

The Role

• Core competency in Architectural designs and should have ability and hands on experience to work on schematic/statutory/ working drawings/schedule.
• Should have good experience in pharma facility site master plan layouts
• Should have hands on experience in developing various pharma facility layouts for API, Formulation, Fill Finish, Vaccines & Warehouses (Raw & FG)
• Exceptional knowledge in the design of pharmaceutical and bio-tech manufacturing in line with FDA guidelines and laboratory facilities is preferred
• Expert understanding of building materials and systems, methods of construction and the integration of building services, structure, building core and envelope elements
• Good knowledge of Architectural BOQ & specifications for pharmaceutical projects.
• Good experience with Clean Room design and Pharma equipment, aware of Clean Design Standards under cGMP regulations and clean room details.
• Shall have knowledge of statutory regulations, LEEDs certifications requirements and sustainability related design concepts/requirements.
• Hands on experience on proposal estimate including man hour estimate, Cost & Quantity estimate
• Should have experience in constructability review.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Facade & Fenestration, Interiors, Sanitation and plumbing conceptualization to detail engineering including options for look and feel, walkthroughs, presentations etc.
• Conceptualization, preparation of various options meeting the standard.
• Techno commercial evaluation of various options and recommending / finalizing the option to be adopted for the project.
• Preparation of Design Basis Report.
• Planning / guiding a team of Revit modelers in developing BIM models meeting LOD 100 to 350 requirements during various phases of the projects.
• Reviewing the model/ensuring quality control on the model / guiding the modelers in extracting layouts from the 3D model like Architectural Plans, elevations, sections, plumbing drawings.
• Preparation of cost estimation for architectural part of the project.
• Procurement assistance like providing technical clarifications. Participating in a pre-bid / post bid meeting /technical bid analysis/preparation or order specification.
• Providing clarification to request for Information from site during construction.
• Coordination with various stake holders like Client/ various internal disciplines Iike projects / electrical /mechanical / architect / civil /vendors for effective engineering management.
• Attending internal meeting & model review with client.
• Ensuring all deliverables comply with quality as per Wood /Client/Project/Code specifications & standards.
• Review of vendor drawings/other discipline drawings.
• Ensure proper documentation for audits and validation.
• Design cleanrooms with appropriate classifications and environmental monitoring.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

B.Arch. / M.Arch . Registered with Council of Architecture

Years of experience: 20Yrs-25Yrs

• Graduate Architect with a minimum of 20 years' experience in handling Architecture projects.
• Major experience (more than 15 years) should be Life Science, Pharmaceutical, CGMP & FMCG Projects.
• Shall be conversant with National & International Building codes and standards.
• Experience in PMC role handling Life Science works independently is essential.
• Work exposure to Revit /BIM 360 and discipline software such as Revit Arch, Sketchup, AutoCAD.
• Master degree in Arch is optional.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.