Architect

We currently seek talented and enthusiastic RIBA qualified Architects to join our team and work on a number of exciting new commissions. Ideal applicants should have a broad range of working experience through RIBA Work Stages 1 - 7, the ability to lead within teams and work autonomously, have working experience of Revit and Auto-Cad, have excellent technical, design and presentation skills.

• RIBA Part 1 - Degree in Architecture from and ARB/ RIBA approved school – essential 
• RIBA Part 2 - Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture from and ARB/ RIBA approved school – essential 
• RIBA Part 3 - Post Graduate Diploma in Architectural Practice – essential (The above can be replaced with equivalent qualifications from other countries supported by a UK NARIC Statement of Comparability) 
• Current registration with the ARB as an Architect – essential 

• Project runner and design team coordinator generally focusing on a single primary project 
• Client liaison on small commissions under guidance of team leader. 
• Representative the practice externally through client and consultant liaison. 
• Mentor for less experienced staff members. 
• Developing project and team leadership role within the practice. Developing design approach and bringing experience to the realisation of design concepts. Key role in the development of design proposals from inception to completion.

The project architect will be expected to be aware of the company’s agreed scope of service and to work within these requirements. They should advise the team leader if at any point they believe additional services are being requested by the client

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Management of project costs against fees in liaison with Partners during the progression of the project for which they are assigned project runner role. 

Provision of Architectural Services including:

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• Design
• Contract Administration including financial control in coordination with QS and certification under guidance of team leader 
• Brief taking and documentation 
• Client Liaison 
• Design team coordination 
• Chairing and documenting design team meetings 
• Attendance at (and running of where necessary) site meeting 
• Assisting senior team member in the preparation of project programme

Autonomous working and leading junior team members in design, detailing, model making, graphics, filing, administration and recording of information for projects.

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Carrying out/ drawing up measured building surveys. Attending and giving presentations and forming part of bid teams where necessary Maintaining records of site visits and telephone conversations Issuing and receiving drawings and other project information Managing the planning and building control protocols and liaise with the relevant local authority officers. Maintenance of relevant trackers. Assisting in the preparation of invoices Informing partners of any events which may require the attention of the company’s PI Insurers. Producing letters, reports, presentations and other documentation on Microsoft Word, Publisher and PowerPoint Answering telephone queries, and redirecting or taking messages where appropriate. Comprehensive Computer Skills including:

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• CAD package as appropriate to projects (Revit/ Autocad) 
• Adobe Photoshop 
• Adobe InDesign 
• MS Office 365 including Word, Publisher, Excel and Project

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Maintaining an effective job filing including the PQP Completing weekly timesheets Attending / taking part in whole office Friday morning meetings. Other tasks as necessary in the day to day function of the office including archiving and answering telephones. Additional roles within the practice may be required in order to manage office functions such as: BIM/ IT/ CPD/ QA Business networking including the promotion of the practice at supplier led events. 

Continued professional development through recognised RIBA structure will be supported by the practice. Architects must maintain their own CPD records as required by ARB.

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It is anticipated that Architects within the practice will progress to Senior Architect level.

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How to Apply:

After clicking "Apply," interested candidates should submit their CV and portfolio along with an introductory email.

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Accessibility:

If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email mahi@steringarrow.co.uk.

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