London, UK
Architect
at IF_DO
IF_DO is looking for an architect with two to five years’ post qualification to join their team in London.
Established in 2014, IF_DO is an award winning practice dedicated to creating projects with a positive impact on users, the environment and the surrounding community. IF_DO was shortlisted for listed for BD Young Architect of the Year 2021, and named in the Architects’ Journal 40 under 40, 2020.
The position requires a talented designer with the ability, skills and motivation to act as an independent job-running architect, overseeing an assistant or small team. It will require the ability to successfully coordinate and engage with the design team, communicate ideas to a variety of audiences and resolve technical and construction challenges. The successful candidate will be a design-led motivated architect that can deliver high-quality projects. The role will involve work on projects at all stages, however significant experience of the later RIBA Stages (particularly RIBA Stage 4 detailed design) is essential.
About you
Required skills and experience:
- RIBA Part 3 (or equivalent qualification)
- two to four years’ post-Part 3 experience and be ARB registered
- very strong design and detailing skills
- experience across all RIBA work stages
- technical expertise including UK regulatory framework (including
- building regulations and CDM) and of current construction methods
- experience of project procurement and contract management
- strong project management skills (including experience working effectively with clients and consultant teams)
- experience in managing a small team
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- proficiency in Vectorworks (2D and 3D) would be a bonus
Personal attributes:
- effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
- good communication and presentation skills (including ability to visualise, illustrate and present ideas clearly)
- excellent time management, organisation, planning and attention to detail
- ability to multitask while working under pressure
- ability to think creatively and problem solve through design
- professional and ‘can-do’ attitude
What we offer
Our practice thrives on its friendly and inclusive culture. We invest in our team and encourage all members to share knowledge and exchange ideas on a wide range of interesting projects. We advocate a positive work/life balance, and promote industry wide best practice.
Our offer includes several benefits:
- a competitive salary (we annually benchmark salaries against RIBA scales and other industry surveys)
- 33 days annual leave per year
- hybrid working
- a flexible start and end to working day
- TOIL policy
- investment in training and development of team members
- CPDs and internal talks
- monthly team lunch, social events and summer trip
- a full studio shutdown during Christmas period
How to apply
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be able to start by end of March 2023.
The application should include:
- a completed application form that can be downloaded here and confirmation that you have completed the diversity monitoring form here
- a brief cover letter/email setting out the reason for applying to work at IF_DO
- a CV
- sample portfolio as a pdf attachment (less than 10MB)
Applications are to be made via the apply for job button below.
Subject to be ‘Application – Architect’. We cannot accept applications by post. Due to the high volume of applicants, we will only be in contact should you be invited to interview.
IF_DO is an equal opportunities employer. We are keen to receive applications from a diverse range of candidates, and actively encourage applications from women and people from black, asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are currently under-represented throughout the building industry.