London, UK
Part 1/2 architect
at Arney Fender Katsalidis
Arney Fender Katsalidis is seeking a Part 1/2 architect to join its office in London.
We are looking for a Part 1/2chitect to join our vibrant London studio working on a large-size residential projects. The right candidate will have strong Revit skills and experience in residential projects based in London. Advanced knowledge of Revit, Rhino and Adobe Suite are required for this role.
Commencement: January 2021
Reporting to: senior architect
Date: December 2020
Background
Arney Fender Katsalidis enable people to live, work and play better. We do this by creating beautiful buildings and inspirational interiors. We are a boutique global design firm with an integrated approach to architecture, interiors and art, based in London operating across five regions.
With our sister firms, Arney Fender Katsalidis has a quarter century of collective, award-winning experience. However, we are young at heart and nimble of mind. We have a specific focus on residential, hotel, workplace and cultural sectors to ensure we are specialists in what we do.
We do not strive to be the largest global practice and work on every project. We do, however, strive to deliver the world’s best projects. We purposefully focus the size of our firm to create rich ground for fostering deep client relationships and ensuring the accessibility of our directors. This continuous connectivity of directors throughout the life of our projects is a fundamental platform from which our firm is built.
Over our 25 years of continuous trading, we have built a leading reputation in client service and design excellence. Globally, our 200 design professionals work from four studios – London, Toronto, Melbourne and Sydney. We operate as one firm – we share our experience, our people, our financial resources and our creative capital.
Arney Fender Katsalidis has projects across Canada and in the USA, UK, Middle East, Asia and Australia.
The role
As a Part 1/2 architect you will be working on large-scale commercial and residential projects. You will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for design.
Main responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role include:
- preparing drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes using computer-aided design software
- working as part of a team of architects and interior designers contributing to both the design and delivery of projects
- developing design concepts and establishing final briefs, considering materials and costs according to set budgets
- assisting with the production of feasibility reports, specifications, presentations, reports, applications for planning, tenders and other documents as required
Personal qualities:
- exceptional communication skills
- excellent written and spoken English
- a team player
- able to confidently and independently manage supplier relationships
- time-management skills and highly organised working methods
- able to prioritise challenging deadlines and work independently on own initiative, whilst also able to take instruction
Qualification/skills and experience:
- RIBA Part 1 or recently Part 2-qualified
- commercial and residential experience
- experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhinoceros, Sketchup, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite and MS Office
- an understanding of current planning guidelines and UK building regulations
- strong conceptual design and graphics skills
- an understanding of the design of projects and tasks related to the advancement of that design
Our core values
- creativity and imagination – creating innovative solutions that exceed expectations
- excellence in reputation – being part of something special
- being pioneers – achieving the unachievable
- spirit to win – enabling our clients and people to succeed
- a place to flourish – hard work and continuous self-improvement
Applications
Applications should be submitted with a cover letter and a link to digital portfolio.
We are looking for direct applications from candidates who are available for an immediate start, ideally in January. Agencies should refrain from sending speculative CVs at this stage.
Arney Fender Katsalidis is an equal opportunities employer.