London, UK
Project architect
at Studio Downie Architects
Studio Downie Architects is looking for a project architect to join its team in London.
We require an ARB registered architect with 3 to 5 years post Part 3 UK experience to work with a project director. Our portfolio covers contemporary design and historic fabrics with current projects including museum interiors, a woodland cafe, a Grade 1 listed upgrade, a mosque, and an underground gallery. Skills and experience we require are:
Coordinating and checking project documents including:
- sketch designs and details, visualisations, report writing with neat formatting presentation skills
- product research, building regulation requirements, detailed technical drawings and NBS
- coordinate general arrangements with consultants for technical detail production, installation drawings
- agendas, run design team/site meetings, write minutes, productive site visits recording quality and progress
- managing programmes, critical paths/pinch points/looking ahead/key documentation handover overview
We will require:
- proficiency in AutoCAD LT and creating construction/working drawings in Revit
- BIM experience from conceptual massing to construction documents
- a sound understanding of Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Excel
You must be based in London and eligible to live and work in the UK without a work visa, including EU citizens with or eligible for settled status. Typically, you will work on two projects each week with daily updates and weekly briefings and initially the position will include remote working. We provide strong mentorship explaining collaborative protocols to manage specific situations and support both continued professional development and adding social value through community participation.
We are an equal opportunities employer and please submit using the ‘apply for job’ link below.
To be considered your application must include:
- CV importantly highlighting information you have personally prepared
- covering letter confirming salary expectation, notice required and any holidays due
We may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates and no agencies please. There is an opportunity to develop responsibility within our office on interesting projects and we look forward to hearing from you.