London, UK
Architect
at Studio Bark
Studio Bark is hiring an architect with construction delivery experience to join its team in London.
We are seeking an experienced architect with demonstrated project delivery and contract administration experience. Will also consider applications from experienced technicians or technologists.
Studio Bark
We are a young, dynamic and highly-motivated practice focussing on environmental design and construction. We are signatories to Architects Declare and the RIBA 2030 Challenge. Studio members are also involved in Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) and tackling the climate and ecological crisis is top of our agenda.
Our workload ranges from domestic scale extensions and retrofits, to bespoke homes and arts-based installations. We are involved in education, live-build projects and research. Our sister company U-Build evolved out of a previous research and development initiative focussing on self-build modular construction for the circular economy. We have a number of significant projects coming to site in the near future with exciting opportunities for a new team member to play a significant role in delivering these.
We have worked hard over the past few years to establish a positive studio culture and forward-thinking ways of working. Some Bark benefits:
- flexible working policy plus alternate nine day fortnight with the final day split equally between upskilling/training and free time
- shareholding/buy-in opportunity reviewed after two years
- health and dental insurance
- enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- rural studio based in the West Midlands (for periodic retreats or time working in the countryside)
- opportunity to be involved in summer live build educational programmes
- competitive salary based on experience – (referenced to RIBA salary guide)
The candidate
We are seeking an experienced, technically-astute individual who is capable of working in a proactive and self-managed way. The successful candidate will be diligent, highly organised and revel in the trials and tribulations of project delivery.
This opportunity could really suit someone who is looking to move sideways from a more conventional practice; or seeking to place concern for climate and environment at the centre of their work.
We are looking for someone who shares in our ethos and passion, to join our tight-knit studio as we embark upon the next phase of our growth. We are seeking someone who can make a commitment to participate in the development of our practice over the long haul.
Essential requirements
Please do not apply if you don’t have all of the following:
- ARB Part 3 qualified with minimum three plus years’ of job running experience
- excellent project management and time management abilities
- confident with contract administration duties (RIBA and/or JCT) for buildings delivered via traditional procurement route
- ability to manage client and contractor relationships during the construction phase, to navigate difficult situations and challenges in a skilful and confident manner
- good level of technical knowledge around construction detailing, versed in the creation of specifications, schedules of works and tender documentation
- fluent in written and spoken English
- eligible to live and work in the UK
Highly desirable:
- fluency in Vectorworks
- experience running/managing a competitive tender process
- knowledge of CDM2015 and experience performing principal designer duties
- experience dealing with typical pre-construction issues, such as planning conditions, party wall, rights to light, build over agreements etc.
- understanding of small/medium-size practice management (operational and strategic aspects)
- ability to calculate embodied carbon and environmental impact of specification choices
- experience with stage 7 services, in-use building performance analysis, post-occupancy evaluation, soft-landings etc.
Helpful/nice to have:
- fluency with sketchup and/or Rhino
- proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (PS/AI/ID/AE)
- general computer literacy and interest in helping to manage IT systems and software
How to apply
Please send your CV to info (at) studiobark.co.uk , including examples of your project work in PDF format. The email subject line should read ‘A000 – CV010 application’, 10MB maximum file size.
You should include examples of work that demonstrate projects that you have delivered. Applicants who do not meet the essential requirements will not be considered.
Interviews will commence next week (commencing 21 February) but the application process will remain open until 6 March or until the right candidate has been found. The sooner you are able to submit your application the greater your likelihood of success.
Studio Bark is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly encourage applications from female, non-binary, LGBTIQA+, non-able bodied, Black, Asian, other Minority Ethnic group people or from those groups who continue to be underrepresented within the architectural profession.