London, UK
Associate/senior architect
at Ackroyd Lowrie
Ackroyd Lowrie has a vacancy for an associate or senior architect to join its team in London.
Ackroyd Lowrie, a medium-sized architecture practice in East London, are seeking a senior architect or ambitious associate to lead and coordinate a team on thought-provoking projects through design and technical stages. With 30 creatives and a strong pipeline of work, the practice is looking for a confident team leader to run their own projects with full autonomy while being supported by the directors and management team. The projects cover various sectors such as residential, commercial, education and the film industry.
At Ackroyd Lowrie, we are dedicated to providing our clients with unique, high-quality spaces. Our architectural practice is committed to design excellence and effective delivery. We utilise cutting-edge VR technology and an award-winning design process to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our vision for the future is to design the cities of tomorrow.
Relevant skills and knowledge:
- the ideal candidate should have experience working on projects using a BIM environment. Familiarity with ArchiCAD, the software used in our office, is preferred, but if you currently use Revit, in-house training will be provided to support you
- experience leading a small team. Experience in running large-scale mixed-use, commercial and education would be a plus, across all RIBA stages
- in addition, the candidate should have excellent IT skills, be numerate and proficient in using spreadsheets and have an interest in innovative technology and sustainability. Ability to sketch/develop designs on paper as well as digitally, good working knowledge of Adobe Suite skills and experience in NBS Building/Create would be an advantage
Company culture
We believe in compensating our employees for any overtime they work. Our team members have a significant impact on the design and outcome of their projects. We offer a flexible work arrangement, where we work four days a week in the office and work from home on the remaining day.
Our team is encouraged to become specialists in their areas of interest and share their knowledge with the rest of the team. Our modern office includes open-plan areas, a virtual reality station, and the opportunity to enjoy games such as Beatsaber.
Working with us gives you:
- training and development opportunities, with high potential for career development
- staff wellbeing programme, active social calendar and weekly office meal paid for by the company. We hold annual office trips for three to four days abroad. Last few years have been Paris, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Athens, Barcelona and Valencia. We also hold monthly events, and weekly socials
- an office environment that is friendly, flexible and multicultural, with a sustainability commitment
- being part of a committed equal opportunities company
How to apply:
- independent applicants only
- no agency appointments considered
- you must be eligible to work in the UK
- in the subject line of your email please include your name and the position you are applying for
- in the body of your email please include your current notice period and salary expectations
- please send your CV along with some work samples (preferably in one attached PDF file) to the email provided