London, UK
Architect/architectural technologist
at Studio PDP
PDP London has an opportunity for an architect/architectural technologist to join its team in London.
PDP London are looking an architectural technologist or an architect with strong technical and site experience to join their practice in Victoria, London. You will be working on a landmark hotel and residencies project in a historical context.
PDP London are particularly looking for those with Stage four/five site experience and those with facade and construction detailing experience.
The project is to deliver a 102 key hotel with interior design by leading international designers.
Key responsibilities:
- producing planning, technical and working drawings to a good standard
- working on external envelope and roof works
- preparing detailed working drawings, designs and models, together with NBS specifications
- preparing and deliver presentations and reports of the highest standard at stages four and five of the project
- running DTMs and workshops with external subcontractors
- working within a team with other architects, architectural technologists and assistants
- working closely with contractors, other consultants and design team members
- ensuring your contribution to the project meets the practice’s financial and programme goals
Skills, knowledge and expertise
You must be able to demonstrate that you have:
- site experience at Stage four and five – this is an essential requirement
- three to five post-qualification experience
- facade detailing experience
- proficiency in Revit and fluency in Microsoft packages
- able to demonstrate construction knowledge
- experience of collaborating with site and project managers
- experience of successfully working on complex projects
- expertise in construction drawings and construction details
- strong knowledge of codes, practice standards, and industry expectations
- proficient working knowledge of UK legal and statutory regulations and processes
- good communication and teamwork skills
- the ability to communicate successfully with stakeholders in the project
- strong design and drawing skills
- a proactive and enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness to contribute to wider practice groups and activities
Flexible benefits package including:
- option to buy extra annual leave
- vitality health essentials
- flexible working arrangements
Learning and development opportunities include:
- weekly CPDs
- a great opportunity to gain site experience, with a Tier 1 contractor
- annual career development reviews
- mentoring programme
- internal lead training and charrettes
- personal development budget
- bi-weekly creative talks, including visiting guest speakers
- connections and opportunities with external organisations including NLA, LFA, and local schools and universities