Hereford, UK
Architect
at Architype
Architype has an opportunity for an architect to join its team in Hereford, UK.
Introduction
Architect with job running experience required for our Hereford studio
We are looking for an architect with five years’ plus experience to join our team in Hereford to work on a range of ground-breaking projects for the education, health and housing sector. We are at the forefront of delivering buildings that will deliver truly zero carbon agenda. We welcome applicants in the Hereford area or those that would consider relocating to work in this beautiful part of the UK.
Experience of working with timber and knowledge of Passivhaus will be useful.
Architype offers exceptional opportunities to be involved in projects at the cutting edge of zero carbon and sustainability.
Architype is the UK’s leading Passivhaus architect and widely recognised for our innovative approach including ‘Education Architect of the Year’, ‘highly commended AJ100 Practice of the Year’, 2022 RIBA National Award and 2022 BCO National Award, and National Test of Time Award.
Our approach is inclusive and collaborative.
About Architype
Architype has an open and collaborative ethos with a common purpose – to deliver fantastic architecture that performs exactly as predicted. We have steadily grown over the last 35 years and are now a team of 90+ collaborating across three studios in Edinburgh, Hereford and London.
Architype has a rich history of pioneering low carbon design and a clear focus on how buildings work for people and the planet. We masterplan and design a wide range of buildings across the education, university, housing, community and cultural sectors. Our consultancy service PERFORM+ enables us to offer insight and cutting-edge technical expertise to clients.
Working culture at Architype is creative and caring. We work in a collaborative and supportive way that encourages fresh ideas and career progression, and we support flexible working for all.
Architype is regularly featured in the top 5 of Building’s Employer of the Year. We are 30% owned by the staff through an Employee Benefit Trust and are committed to becoming 100% employee owned in the future – it is why we call ourselves “co-owners”.
Architype is currently evolving a hybrid working policy to enable staff to work flexibly from both home and from our studios. In Hereford our studio is based in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. All co-owners are fully supported with equipment to enable hybrid working and are integrated into our collaborative team culture both on and offline.
Benefits:
- a competitive salary which is aligned to the annual RIBA salary bandings survey/industry standards. This is currently in the following ranges: £30,450 – £44,000
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- 37.5-hour week – flexible/hybrid working possible
- pension benefits of 3% employer contribution and access to a company health scheme and cycle to work scheme.
To apply
Architype is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and staff engagement forums, to support staff from different backgrounds.
Please can we ask that you complete our anonymous equality and diversity monitoring form.
To apply please note:
- we welcome applications from all nationalities; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, so before you apply for this post, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. For more details on eligibility to work in the UK, please visit this link.
- if you are an international student, recently graduated we would ask that you have your graduate visa status established before applying
- send a 300-word statement, setting out how you meet the criteria in the job specification along with your CV and a brief portfolio (max. size 5MB) via the apply for job button below
- note: you must state, in the subject line of your email, your preferred office location (Hereford), and the job role you are interested in (Architect). Without this information in the subject heading, we will be unable to sift your application correctly and it may be missed
This post will be offered as a 12 month contract, with the option of extension.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 27 January 2023. The interview will be in the week of 6 February 2023.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we are sorry we cannot respond to all applications, so if you do not hear from us after the interview date above, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
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Job description
An architect will be a qualified Part 3 architect registered with the ARB. They will have a proven track record of working on the design and delivery of a variety of project types through all RIBA work stages and managing an assistant or assistants. Architects will be entrusted with day-to-day contact with their clients and design teams and through their projects will further the strategic direction of the practice, its design ethos and quality management systems. They are expected to be proficient in key CAD programmes such as Vectorworks and Revit, and proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and InDesign.
Architects will be expected to set and maintain high standards of design and establish sustainability targets for their projects. In general, project architects will be expected to keep abreast of current legislation and government policies in respect of the built environment and contribute to topical professional debate, seminars, internal project reviews and CPDs as appropriate.
Architects may be expected to assume responsibility for a number of separate projects and will be expected to delegate design tasks to appropriate levels of staff in such a manner that every project attains the highest design standard and is delivered in a profitable way.
Core purpose
The core purpose of an architect is:
- to directly act as a project architect
- to assume responsibility for overseeing a project, or more than one project, under the line management of an associate or senior architect
- to lead and motivate a team of architectural assistants
- to facilitate day to day contact with project teams
Key responsibilities
Architects have the following key responsibilities:
- assist and support directors and associate directors in their tasks of winning work and managing the finances of the practice
- contribute to staff training and personal development
- assist with the development of client contacts, identification of work opportunities and preparation of submission documents
- assist in the preparation of project quality plans and monitor their implementation
- implement the Quality [ISO 9001] and Environmental [ISO 14001] management system in respect of project work under their control and general aspects for which they may be responsible
- ensure drawn information adheres to Architype Ltd’s latest BIM protocols and standards
The above-mentioned tasks are a summary of the key responsibilities involved; however, the post holder may be asked to carry out other tasks as directed by Architype’s senior management.
Job specification
Essential:
- Part 3 qualified and ARB registered
- excellent design skills
- excellent organisational skills
- proficiency in Revit
- a commitment to genuine sustainability
- enjoy working in a team environment
- commitment to alignment with Architype’s core values as a creative, ecological progressive community
Desirable:
- project running experience
- proficiency in Vectorworks, SketchUp and InDesign
- experience in Passivhaus Design or CEPH qualification
- experience with timber