London, UK
Senior architect
Benoy is looking for a senior architect to join its London studio.
Are you a dynamic senior designer with an innovative portfolio to match?Are you looking to gain experience across a range of global projects?
Benoy’s London Studio is seeking creative and experienced senior architects and architectural designers to join them.
As a senior architect or designer, you manage mid-scale, or aspects of large-scale architectural projects in the commercial mixed-use and Hospitality sector through all aspects of design and development.
What we’re looking for:
- you are a talented designer, with a portfolio that showcases great creativity and innovative thinking
- experience within hospitality is preferred
- you have experience of successfully delivering large scale international projects through all work stages
- you have experience managing small teams
- with strong organisational and supervisory skills, you have a proven ability to manage projects and people to deliver great results
- a strong communicator, you can effectively engage internal and external stakeholders
- you are proficient in computer applications commonly used within your discipline – Revit, Rhino, Sketch Up and Adobe Suite as a minimum Grasshopper scripting skills advantageous
- you are degree qualified in related design field or hold equivalent certification; professional registration is preferred
What we can offer you:
- a competitive salary
- agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home
- a fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities
- 22 days annual leave with the option to buy more
- a range of benefits including private medical/life insurance and pension
If this role interests you, read on for details about the role responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Design/Technical Expertise:
- delivers high quality design and/or technical work, engaging others with their creative and innovative thinking
Project Management:
- demonstrates a detailed understanding of the design process and project brief, coordinating the preparation of the project deliverables and other activities related to the project development
- akes responsibility for quality control and supervision of project deliverables
- coordinates and integrates the work of external contractors, suppliers and professionals
Team Management:
- role models Benoy’s values and contributes towards a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared
- ability to work effectively with others to develop and resolve project issues
- ability to make complex decisions, weighing up a range of factors and implications
- builds a network across the business and seeks leadership opportunities by directing and supporting junior team members
Client Relationships:
- develops effective relationships with clients and consultants
- operate independently in daily engagement with clients and stakeholders
- provide support to senior team members with key client presentations and represent Benoy in meetings as required
Budget Control:
- takes responsibility for aspects of the project budget and liaises with stakeholders to ensure delivery
- seeks to develop a working understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and considers how project fees are maximised without threat to client relationship and repeat work
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