Oxford, UK
Architect
at Ridge and Partners
Ridge and Partners is seeking an architect to join its team in Oxford, UK.
We are an AJ100 architecture practice and a significant part of a multi-disciplinary design practice. Our design portfolio is world class, and we are currently working on several exciting new projects including F1 Teams’ headquarters, advanced manufacturing, science, education, defence and workplace projects which results in a diverse, growing, and exciting practice. We work across the UK and internationally, where we both design and deliver a range of projects in terms of scale and sector.
We are known for our collaborative and consultative approach, integrated multi-disciplinary design philosophy and technical excellence. We pride ourselves in applying these skills when designing and delivering environments to enhance human activities and experiences.
Role and responsibilities
As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Architect to join our skilled Architectural team of over 100 architectural staff.
You will be based at our idyllic headquarters offices with over 200 staff in the grounds of Blenheim Palace, Oxford where we have 50 architectural staff.
Experience and skills required:
- design leadership, capable of leading multidisciplinary design teams
- strong design and technical skills
- Revit experience is essential
- ability to express ideas effectively, orally, graphically and in writing
- experience in preparing and presenting design proposals and documentation
- knowledge of UK best practice standards and keen interest in sustainability
- proven post Part 3 qualification experience
Candidates must ensure the highest design quality throughout all projects and be able to work efficiently & diligently to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail. Your talent, creativity and excellent communication skills will create wide scope for personal and career development in a dynamic and growing business.
What we can offer
This role offers you the chance to progress your career at a forward thinking, friendly company.
Along with providing you with an opportunity to learn and develop skills and qualifications as part of a dynamic team, we also offer:
- ability to contribute to the growth and development of the team, adding value to our growing business
- 25 days holiday – entitlements increase by 1 day per annum after 3, 5 and 8 years
- private healthcare
- life assurance
- standard six per cent Ridge Contribution – rising to seven per cent after five years, and eight per cent after ten years
- highly competitive salary
- salary sacrifice – Cycle to Work scheme
- buying and selling annual leave
- gym membership scheme
- company car leasing scheme
When you join Ridge and Partners, you will be surrounded by professional people who are experts in their field. You will work with and be surrounded by mentors and a support network to help you to embrace new challenges, grow, develop your skills and experience to progress with your career.
Ridge has climbed to 14th position in the Building Magazine Top 150 Consultants, whilst continuing to rise within the Top 50 architects, engineers, project managers, and surveyors lists – with us in the top 10 surveyors in the country. Showcasing our continued success!