London, UK
Senior project architect
at 3s Architects
3s Architects is hiring a senior project architect to join its team in London.
We are looking for an experienced design-driven project architect with a technical focus to join our team in a senior position. The successful candidate will work closely with the directors to run projects as well as contribute to other schemes & oversee the work of other team members. In particular they will be responsible for the technical design and implementation stages, including site and contract administration.
About us
3s Architects is a small, design-lead award-winning architectural practice based in Richmond, south-west London. We specialise in high quality contemporary residential projects including new build houses, refurbishments and extensions, mixed-use developments.
With hundreds of completed projects in and around London, the UK and a growing portfolio of overseas projects, we pride ourselves in designing to a high standard at all stages, from concept to detail and completion. Our approach and work seek innovative contemporary solutions, is authentic with a clear architectural concept.
Education and experience
The candidate must be an ARB RIBA registered architect with over five to ten years’ post-Part 3 UK experience. They will demonstrate proven record of running residential and mixed-use projects, including developing detailed technical proposals with a high level of design and substantial site experience.
Skill set:
- proven track record of completed private residential houses and mixed-use developments
- work on selected projects RIBA stages minimum 1 to 5
- efficient and autonomous but also an integral team player
- excellent communication skills
- good sketching and presentation skills
- experience in dealing with clients, contractors and other suppliers in a professional manner
- experience in working with consultants and leading the design team
- excellent knowledge of UK statutory regulations and RIBA job stages
- exceptional attention to detail across all aspects of design
- experienced knowledge of products and specification
- proven site and contract experience
- knowledge of Vectorworks 2D and 3D desirable but not essential
- ability to multi-task and manage time and workload, and understanding of resources and fees
Responsibilities:
- developing detailed designs including initial architectural design concepts, planning applications, the preparation of technical packages, building regulations, detailing, written scope of works/NBS specifications, schedules, tender packages
- tendering projects and evaluations
- site role and contract administration
- liaising with consultants and leading the process to coordinate designs
- communicating with private and commercial clients to develop the designs maintaining the vision of the project and to achieve sign-offs
- growing and maintaining new and existing supplier relationships
- specifying products and materials and coordinating within designs
- working closely with the directors to oversee projects and the work of other team members
- mentoring and directing junior and middleweight designers
Computer skills:
- Vectorworks CAD
- 3D SketchUp
- render software
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Word, Excel and other Microsoft programmes
Applying
Please include your CV, example portfolio of both design and technical work, and cover letter including salary expectations via the apply for job button below.
We regret that due to the volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.