London, UK
Part 3 architects
at Claridge Architects
Claridge Architects is seeking a part III architect to join its team in London.
Project runnner at Claridge Architects
Claridge Architects is an award winning, design-led practice based in Queens Park, London, in business for over 17 years and with projects in various cities in the UK. We are known for our contemporary, contextual and sensitive designs predominantly in the residential and commercial sectors.
We are currently looking for a talented and enthusiastic newly qualified Architect, to join our vibrant team, working on large scale residential and co-living projects in Birmingham and London. The role offers excellent opportunities for career progression.
Applicants should combine demonstrable design and communication skills with good technical knowledge and experience of taking projects through to concept design, planning approval and coordinated design stages.
The successful candidates will be confident, friendly and efficient. Enthusiastic about working as part of a dynamic and energetic team and happy to assist wherever required. Our office is a young and social one, so having a great personality is key.
The successful candidate will be working alongside the rest of the team on a variety of RIBA stages, from concept designs to technical stages as well as assisting with an expanding project portfolio, including, mixed use commercial and housing developments, student accommodation and co-living throughout the UK, with exposure to front end planning and technical, at an exciting time for the practise.
Responsibilities
- producing drawings for planning applications
- liaising directly with clients and producing effective presentations
- leading coordination with external consultants and dealing with queries effectively, driving project related matters to conclusion
- enthusiastically lead a small in-house team
Skills required:
- strong knowledge and experience in the UK residential sector
- a comprehensive understanding of the UK building regulations and the UK planning framework
- personal motivation and discipline to work independently as well as within a team environment
- excellent design skills to deliver high quality design, across a variety of scales and in complex urban settings
- an ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload, for a small team
- effective reporting against timescales and deliverables to the director and senior management
- excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- a good technical mind and an eye for detail
- be presentable and confident with both client and contractor facing responsibilities
- excellent English, both written and verbal and eligible to work in the UK
Optional skills:
- Vectorworks experience
- Revit and/or AutoCAD experience on live projects within the UK
- 3D modelling experience (SketchUp)
- NBS specification writing
Benefits:
- competitive salary
- RIBA Pension scheme – three per cent contribution from the company
- 22 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service in addition to UK public and bank holidays
- discretionary three days paid holiday in addition to basic entitlement to cover Christmas closure
- summer Fridays – the studio closes at 1pm in August
- RIBA and ARB membership fees paid for all qualified staff
- comprehensive programme of in-house CPD seminars 1 day’s personal CPD provision per year
- additional study leave for professional exams
- gym membership for all staff with Fitness First
- social and sports e.g. running, marathons, social evenings, drinks out etc- summer trips e.g. Antwerp and days out
- kitchen, showers and secure covered cycle storage facilities
We are an equal opportunities employer.
CAL encourages a positive work life balance and to create a collective supportive ethos in the studio.
To apply for this role please send the following items via the apply for job button below (FAO Nermin Mikari):
- your CV
- a brief PDF Portfolio with examples of your work (A3 format – construction details essential)
- a short covering letter about yourself
Interviews will take place asap. No agencies please.
Due to high volumes of applications please note we are only able to respond to successful candidates.