Manchester, UK
Senior architect
at Cartwright Pickard
Cartwright Pickard is hiring a senior architect to join its team in Manchester, UK.
At Cartwright Pickard, we’ve been challenging the norm to create inspirational places to live, work and learn for over 20 years. We’re a team of research-led designers who never forget that architecture has the power to improve lives.
We’re seeking a senior architect with at least three years post-qualification experience to work as part of a team, supporting and taking direction from the associate or project director in the delivery of architectural projects and discharge of associated responsibilities. The applicant needs to be able to show experience of leading a project team on a successful project, liaising with a client and delivery of relevant projects ideally through all RIBA work stages. The practice will look to senior architects to take on a more involved role in guiding and mentoring junior staff.
Proficient in Revit, you will be a proactive team player with a collaborative mindset and a proven track record of delivering high-quality design. As well as an in-depth understanding of technical design standards and legislation, you will be a strong communicator both visually and verbally.
A successful candidate will have:
- evidence of good design skills – able to resolve design challenges with minimal input from others
- in-depth understanding of technical design, standards and regulations, with an advanced grasp of relevant design standards and typical construction methods for a particular building typology
- confidence in providing guidance and support to junior team members; able to effectively communicate and delegate tasks to ensure project deadlines are met by the team
- display aptitude in the use of software titles appropriate to the role, as set out in the practice software skills matrix
- visualisation and graphic skills
- hand drawing, sketching and other forms of visual communication
- be able to contribute to and help produce specifications
Your duties will include (but not be limited to):
- discharge the responsibilities assigned in the responsibility matrix for each project
- work as project architect under the direction of the Associate, project director and directors (at the directors’ discretion)
- prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design where required
- take responsibility for specific areas of the design and project development where required by the project architect
- work diligently, efficiently, to a high standard and in accordance with CP procedures and standards
- take a highly proactive approach to client requests
- liaise where appropriate with members of the external design team and other associated organisations and companies
- maintain a full understanding of all regulatory hurdles to be satisfied such as planning permission and building control approval
- maintain awareness of project profitability, resourcing and fee details
- keep track of the project programme and all key milestones
- regularly report to the project director and director in charge on progress and any issues that may arise
- assist in the coordination of the internal design team
- seek and record evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) as required in the CP learning and development strategy
- contribute or otherwise assist as required
- support office wide initiatives and take on other non-project duties as required
- uphold and act in accordance with Cartwright Pickard’s core-values
We believe that good architecture comes from people whose creativity and ingenuity is appreciated. At our open-plan studios in London, Leeds and Manchester, we’ve created an open, fair and friendly culture which allows our diverse team of talented individuals to flourish. We’ve held an Investors in People Silver accreditation since 2010, which is almost unique in our profession. We put a lot into the development and training of our staff. In return, we expect you to be at the top of your game, ambitious to learn and progress.
Cartwright Pickard is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to making our practice and our industry a diverse, equal and inclusive place to work. We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups in architecture, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic people, people with disabilities and people who identify as being LGBTQ2IA+.