Swansea, Wales
Part 2/architect
at Down to Earth Project
Down to Earth is looking for a Part 2/architect to join its team in Swansea, UK.
Join a team creating a better world!
Down to Earth is an award-winning group of social enterprises based on the Gower peninsula, Swansea.
Since 2005, we have been offering life-changing experiences to some of the most disadvantaged communities in Wales through creating stunning buildings and outdoor spaces with natural materials and renewable technologies.
By creating these inspiring facilities with our groups, we deliver health care and education in new and internationally recognised ways – whilst also showing how it is possible to create a better world: one that is good for people and good for the planet.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a newly qualified architect (less than five years post Part 3) or an experienced Part 2 architectural assistant to support the growth of our architectural practice and be part of a dynamic team which designs the very best venues that can be built by the groups we work with.
Someone who…
- is creative, ambitious, and optimistic
- dreams of creating beautiful buildings
- shares our values of creating a better world
- embraces new ways of working
- thrives on exploring ways to reduce our impact on the planet
We embrace Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and manufacture many of our buildings off-site (OSM) so we are looking for an architect who is excited about blending the best of traditional and natural construction with the best of cutting-edge construction techniques.
This appointment is a key step along the way to growing our practice, which is dedicated to offering the very best to those who have the very least.
Working hours and location
Based on our beautiful sites on Gower, Swansea, this is a full-time position. Our normal working hours are 8:30 am-4:30 pm, although we are a flexible team. We value our staff team development and cross-pollination of ideas, so this is a site/office-based role, mainly located at our Gower sites but will also involve occasionally spending time at our construction sites across south Wales.
We are looking for an up to full-time role, with the possibility of some remote working. Please let us know any preferences in your application.
Salary
£27,000 – £31,000 FTE (pro rata and subject to experience)
Benefits
- Having a positive impact on people and the planet
- Pension contributions
- Extensive training and team development, including annual team away days
- Free access to our stunning sites for personal events
- Subsidised EV charging
- Flexible working hours
Responsibilities
The key role and responsibility of this position is to assist the senior architect with the delivery of a range of projects both for Down to Earth’s own sites and for external clients as well as developing own job running skills. This will include working in the following key areas:
- working on multiple projects
- working on projects at all RIBA stages
- working as a part of a small project team
- working on building models in BIM Software
- generate drawings and schedules
- assisting with the development of a panelised building system
- contributing to reports
- generating visualisations
- assisting with the preparation of specifications
- contribution to design coordination and communication with other professionals and clients
- attending and contributing to design reviews
- research and development
- attend and contribute to whole Down to Earth meetings and training
- preparing and contributing to stakeholder engagement activities
Essential skills and experience:
- architectural qualifications up to Part 2 or equivalent
- experience using ArchiCAD/Revit
- experience using InDesign and Photoshop
- hand drawing skills
- presentation skills
- interested in sustainable construction
- ability to think creatively and solve problems
- organised and able to work to project deadlines
- flexible and responsive attitude to work
- eager to learn and expand their experience
Desirable skills and experience:
- been a part of a project during RIBA Stages 5-7
- some experience of working on housing
- practical experience of sustainable construction
- experience of research and development projects
- experience working with MMC and Offsite Manufacturing
- community engagement and consultation experience
- interest or experience of inclusive design
- experience of BIM workflows
- PHPP
- Welsh language ability
Are you interested?
Please apply via the apply for job button below with the following:
- copy of your CV
- portfolio with at least five recent projects (please communicate your role in each project and the RIBA Stages)
- cover letter (maximum three pages of A4)
In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:
- based on the job description and person specification, please tell us why you are the right person for this position
- sharing the vision: tell us why you’re interested in joining Down to Earth.
- how soon can you start the position? And, do you have any other commitments we need to be aware of (such as booked holiday etc.)
Please let us know your preferences for a four or five day week.