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PDP is seeking a project architect to join its team in London.

PDP London are looking for a project architect with experience in detailing and delivery to work on an exciting landmark retrofit project in London.

We are particularly interested in candidates with retrofit and sustainable/low energy design experience.

Key responsibilities:

• develop designs in consideration of building regulations, space requirements, survey information, reports and other technical documents
• preparation, coordination and communication of technical information
• technical detailing
• obtaining, recording and organising information
• calculating U-values and assisting the team with envelope technical details
• preparation of regulatory applications
• to weigh up technical problems and provide detailed design solutions
• design stage risk assessments and monitor health and safety in design
• liaise between members of the design and construction team
• on site inspection of work, and dealing with Contractor queries
• keeping up to date with new construction methods, materials and technology
• internal audit of drawings and specifications carried out at relevant stages of the project

Skills, knowledge and expertise:

• experience of using Revit to a high standard along with other software packages
• experience in retrofit
• an understanding of low energy design
• PassivHaus knowledge is a plus
• an understanding of building services, MVHR renewables and ASHPs.
• knowledge of building regulations
• PHI certification desirable
• manual drawing skills
• the ability to think laterally
• a high level of attention to detail and ability to check and correct your own and other’s work accurately
• good at following things through to completion, with consistency
• a strong work ethic, which is demonstrated in your personal approach and also communicated to others
• able to work to deadlines
• to be able to work on your own initiative

Benefits

• generous annual leave allowance
• Vitality Health Essentials
• flexible working arrangements
• weekly CPDs
• annual career development reviews
• mentoring programme
• internally led training and charrettes
• personal development budget
• bi-weekly creative talks, including visiting guest speakers
• connections and opportunities with external organisations including NLA, LFA, and local schools and universities

Please apply for this role via the PDP London Careers Page here.

www.pdplondon.com

• Applications have closed.