Summary of Role:
Due to a significant increase in their workload, our client is expanding operations at their newly established Stevenage studio. They are currently seeking a Project Architect to join their dynamic and expanding team. In this role, you will take charge of medium to large-scale projects, with a preference for candidates experienced in residential and/or educational sector projects. Leadership skills are essential, including the ability to effectively communicate with clients and consultants.
This presents a remarkable opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Project Architect with a proven track record in managing multiple projects across various sectors. Joining the vibrant team at their new studio, you will play a pivotal role in their growth and development. As such, the ideal candidate should be adept at networking in the region to cultivate relationships with potential clients, contributing to the expansion of the business in the area.
Ideal Candidate:
This position entails working directly with the studio's Associate Director to oversee the design and progression of projects, spanning from the initial concept phase to project completion. The role assumes the title of Architect and includes the dual responsibility of leading an internal team of architectural professionals and managing an external design team comprised of sub-consultants. These projects encompass a diverse range, including but not limited to large residential, educational, and commercial schemes. The ideal candidate should also possess expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and have a background in working within a 3D environment, with proficiency in clash detection and coordination, as well as be an experienced user of Archicad.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Lead the briefing process, record and report.
- Production of Accommodation Strategies and Feasibility Studies
- Develop Deliverables Schedules for the architectural teams and all associated consultants (where required)
- Obtain quotations for sub-consultants and surveys and appoint as necessary
- Prepare concept design sketches and develop the design by utilising ArchiCAD and Sketch-up
- Brief and manage an architectural team to realise design proposals in a drawn format
- Brief and manage a Visualiser, culminating in a 3D animation of the project
- Contribute to the development of the ArchiCAD BIM model
- Produce Stage Reports and any other necessary reports required for projects
- Take responsibility for the compilation of the Planning Application package
- Chair, record and minute Design Team meetings and Co-ordination meetings
- Attend client project meetings to present architectural designs and reports
- Ensure that the architectural team produces all information necessary to submit applications to all relevant statutory authorities
- Lead and co-ordinate the Design Team
- In conjunction with the client, develop and produce Room Data Sheets (where required).
- Ensure that the design is kept within the Clients set budget.
PREPARING DETAIL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Develop Deliverables Programmes for the architectural outputs
- Advise the project team regarding the programming of deliverables
- Contribute to the detailed design process and co-ordinate detailed design information
- Work in conjunction with the contractor for Design & Build projects
- Attend Design Team Meetings (DTMs), co-ordination meetings and workshops and present detailed design proposals. Record minutes and prepare any associated documentation
- Review the Acoustic, Fire, and other strategy reports, and incorporate the strategies into the detailed design package.
- Prepare specifications for construction work
- Prepare drawings, plans and documents for statutory approvals e.g. Building Regulations.
- Contribute to design-stage risk assessments
CONSTRUCTION ON SITE
- Make site visits and record findings of site inspections
- Attend DTMs and site meetings, record minutes and prepare associated documentation
- As required by the contractor, prepare and present construction drawings/details using ArchiCAD
- Respond tothe contractors' requests for Information
POST CONSTRUCTION
- Assist with the production of Construction Record drawings.
The Client:
You will be joining a dynamic multi-disciplinary practice (130 plus employees) of Architects, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners, and Interior Designers. Winning awards for our diverse projects in the public and private sectors, focusing on sustainable environments that enrich communities with projects nationally and internationally. Offering the option of 2 days working from home, flexible working hours, free fresh fruit, regular social activities, health benefits package, pension contributions, health insurance and a bonus scheme.
