Colchester, UK
Architect
at Purcell
Purcell is looking for an experienced Architect to join its team in Colchester, UK.
We’re after a results-driven, design-focused project runner to lead a mixture of exciting architectural projects within the east of England and London. You will need to understand our culture, strategy, and ethos. It’s a diverse and rewarding role with the potential to forge your own path as part of the Purcell family.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a world architecture top 100 practice renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy. We are a progressive employee-owned practice with offices throughout the UK as well as Hong Kong and Australia. We offer opportunities to learn and develop in a range of sectors, project scales and at all work stages. We have a support system that encourages staff development and progression. We have flexible and agile working arrangements, with generous holiday allowances and pension contributions.
Qualifications, accreditations, memberships:
- essential: ARB, RIBA
- desirable: AABC, IHBC, RIBA CA/SCA
Knowledge, experience (expectations):
- Part 3 qualified and have at least 2 years working as a project architect for a UK based practice
- experience delivering projects through all RIBA stages and range of construction values. Technical experience in RIBA Stages 3 and 4, and site experience in RIBA Stage 5 is essential
- direct experience of complex refurbishment projects
- working knowledge of delivering complex projects in Revit
- experience of managing a small team to a demanding programme
- commercial awareness and aptitude for business management
- up to date knowledge of industry technical standards and statutory requirements
- awareness of environmental sustainability in architecture and current BREEAM standards
Skills:
- demonstrate creative design skills
- proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD and SketchUp is essential
- proficiency with Affinity or Adobe Creative Suite graphic presentation software
- knowledge of BIM Level 2
- excellent presentation skills (visual, written and spoken) and contribution to high quality documentation
- exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- ability to organise and plan – analytical skills
- ability to successfully interpret briefs
- strategic and conceptual thinker, confident problem solver
- outstanding communication skills at all levels with internal and external contacts
- competent delegation skills
- contribute to the seamless running of all architectural projects to the highest standards
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.