Job: Architect
Location: Canterbury base but hybrid working is available

Are you a qualified Architect looking for a new opportunity?

The client
A highly reputable forward-thinking and progressive architectural and town planning consultancy, primarily working across London and the south-east of England.
Their award winning team work across a large variety of sectors of the construction industry, ensuring project variety, with no two days the same.

We looking for someone who can display the following qualities:

• One of the team - Can build and maintain good team-working relationships, whilst also able to work under own direction
• Eye for detail
• Great time management and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledgeable and able to give sound advice - effectively communicating with clients and contractors to provide sound architectural advice
• Comfortable in a client-facing role - working closely with clients and developing working relationships
  
  

The Role:

• Providing sound and knowledgeable advice to clients to help develop project briefs and throughout the life of a project
• Managing projects and project teams
• Preparing and presenting ideas and design proposals
• Producing detailed drawings key
• Attending site visits and chairing site meetings
• Preparing reports, presentations and specifications
• Preparing planning applications.
• Advising on grant application processes
• Leading and mentoring junior members of staff

Proficient in the following programmes:

• AutoCAD (essential)
• Revit (desirable)
• Adobe creative suite, particularly Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator
• NBS Chorus
  
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experienced, qualified Architect holding RIBA and ARB membership
• Knowledge and experience of contract administration
• Experience in managing projects and project teams
• Ability to lead and mentor junior members of staff
• Knowledge of construction health and safety (designers' duties under CDM2015)
• Use of own transport will be essential to undertake site visits
• Knowledge of experience UK Building Regulations

Remuneration & Benefits:

Salary - Negotiable (Dependent on experience)

• Remote and flexible working options available
• An active drive towards achieving wellbeing and an effective work/life balance for all staff, including Wellbeing Days and an in-house Wellbeing Team
• 21-days annual leave, with additional days awarded for long service, plus bank holidays and additional festive leave over Christmas and New Year
• Relevant professional membership fees paid annually
• Company issued laptop for remote working
• Workplace pension scheme for eligible employees
• Regular staff social events