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

We are looking for a project architect with strong technical and site experience to join our practice in Victoria. You will be working on a landmark, mixed-use residential and commercial development in a listed building with contemporary additions.

We are particularly looking for those with Stage 4/5 site experience.

Key responsibilities:

• responsible for the day-to-day running of major/multiple projects within the parameters agreed upon with the senior members of the team
• provides excellent design skills, technical advice and robust and cost-effective solutions to meet clients’ needs and achieve client satisfaction
• manages the project team’s deliverables under the guidance of the team leader, and identifies resourcing needs
• uses effective day-to-day management and guidance to coordinate the project team and the consultant teams
• manages and motivates the project team effectively to ensure project delivery on time, within budget and to the required quality and brief
• communicating with the senior members of the team on job progress and studio resourcing issues (including holiday cover)
• line management of junior members of the team, following up actions and personal development activities set
• contributes to practice-wide initiatives to further the delivery of the business plan

Skills, knowledge and expertise:

• site experience at Stage 4 and 5 – this is an essential requirement
• Post three to five qualification experience
• knowledge of fire safety regulations
• waterproofing experience is a bonus
• proficiency in Revit and fluency in Microsoft packages
• able to demonstrate construction knowledge
• experience of collaborating with site and project managers
• experience of successfully working on complex projects
• expertise in construction drawings and construction details
• strong knowledge of codes, practice standards and industry expectations
• proficient working knowledge of UK legal and statutory regulations and processes
• good communication and teamwork skills
• ability to communicate successfully with stakeholders in the project
• strong design and drawing skills
• proactive and enthusiastic attitude and willingness to contribute to wider practice groups and activities
• experience and knowledge of contract administration and legal issues and ability to undertake relevant requirements
• has confidence liaising with clients, contractors and other professionals and has the ability to develop strong relationships with them
• demonstrable experience in running a small project team

Benefits

Flexible benefits package including:

• generous annual leave allowance
• vitality health essentials
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• weekly CPDs
• a great opportunity to gain site experience, with a Tier 1 contractor
• annual career development reviews
• mentoring programme
• internally lead 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.