London, UK
Project architect
at Eat Work Art
Eat Work Art is seeking a project architect to join its team in London.
Job title: project architect
Reports to: development projects manager
Based in: London
Salary: £35k-£43k
About EWA
Eat Work Art offers inspiring workspaces for the creative industries. We are passionate about providing unique, enriched working environments that facilitate collaboration and community.
We have sites in London and Devon with new projects planned and underway in both locations.
Role overview:
- working with the development projects manager on a number of EWA in-house projects from strategy forming through to scheme design and occupation
- EWA is entering a phase of rapid growth and development. You will help to shape the evolution and reinvention of existing sites and the character of the built environment for future projects
- with about 15 projects on-the-go from minor re-ordering, through major conversion to new build, the work will be varied and rapidly changing and there are opportunities for the role to develop
- you will be part of a youthful and innovative team based in our open plan offices in Hackney
- the role will include innovation in the use of materials and forms of construction, such as off-site fabrication and procurement methods
Areas of responsibility:
- arrange investigative surveys and carry out measured surveys
- produce ArchiCAD 2D and 3D CAD drawings of existing and proposed buildings and spaces (Revit users will be considered)
- liaise effectively with the development projects manager and other stakeholders to develop project strategies, design briefs and sketch proposals to brief and budget whilst applying knowledge of construction, statutory requirements and procurement methods
- produce detailed planning and building regulation submissions
- oversee and produce detailed construction and tender documents including specifications
- work with the development projects manager to oversee projects on site in London and administer contracts
- work in the 3D CAD environment and produce models and visualisations for marketing and design enquiry purposes
- liaise effectively with external consultants including Structural and M+E Engineers and QS
- effectively input into multiple projects at different stages
- maintain thorough project and building records and collaborate in setting up building information systems
- embrace innovative ways of working and procurement and inventive uses of materials, construction methods and finishes
Location
You will be based in our London head office at Hackney Downs Studios but will work closely with the development projects manager who is Devon-based and you will make regular visits to other London sites and the south west. Ideally you should be able to work away from home for short periods.
Essential skills and experience:
- five plus years’ experience in a similar role
- ideally, Part 3 qualified and registered with the ARB and with three years post Part 3 experience
- able to demonstrate experience across RIBA Stages 0-7
Please include:
- a short covering note which outlines your experience across RIBA Stages 0-7
- tell us what it is that attracts you to this position
- a CV and examples of work (up to 10MB)
- A demonstration of your technical knowledge and ability to generate construction information
Because of the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to reply to all applicants. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Applications will be reviewed as we receive them so please apply at your earliest convenience.