PURPOSE
To provide design/management assistance working under own initiative in the delivery of services and projects undertaken by the company. The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with clients, management of junior designers, the production of drawings, specifications, and other detailed construction documentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
We have a vacancy for an architect to join our team to take projects from conception through to completion on site. The post is very hands on and will predominantly involve:
design and planning
CGI’s
production of working drawings
building regulation submissions
production of tender packages
liaising with all development team members and consultants
job running and dealing with contractor’s queries on-site
The successful candidate will work on a wide variety of housing projects from one off bespoke houses to residential refurbishment/developments, commercial office spaces, restaurants and much more.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with experience and expertise. As a relatively small practice the chosen candidate will be provided with the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the company.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
RIBA/ARB
minimum of five years professional experience in residential/commercial projects
excellent knowledge with broad experience in the design and construction of buildings. The post holder must have working knowledge of current legislation and practices
self-motivated rational thinker with good motivational skills able to communicate with all disciplines at all levels
well organised with the ability to manage processes and time
ability to work to deadlines, under pressure and on own initiative
demonstrable experience and knowledge of industry CAD platforms with particular emphasis on Microstation. Full CAD training will provided
experience of computer presentation techniques such as SketchUp and Photoshop
ability to carry out professional work faithfully and conscientiously and with due regard to any relevant technical and professional standards
a good working knowledge of building construction, expressed through drawn/written documents
ability to maintain competence in areas relevant to the work undertaken by the company
evidence of continuing professional development and an on-going commitment to undertake training and studies to meet the demands of both current and future legislation
the post holder should possess a current full UK driving license
experience in the planning, organising and control of sub-contractors, ability to provide services to agreed standards, time scales and budgets
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
At Design Squared Ltd we specialise in a range of residential and commercial development for private clients. Our studio is based on Tower Bridge Road, close to the trendy Bermondsey Street and we currently have a team of 12 full time employees. The services we offer to clients include design, planning, building regulation compliance, engineering, party wall surveying, project management and lots more. Our reputation has been built over the past eight years and we have completed close to 450 projects throughout London and further afield.
www.design-2.co.uk
Application deadline: April 25, 2015
How to apply
Please email CV to info@design-2.co.uk