Chichester, UK
Site-based architect
at Facit Homes
Facit Homes is hiring a site-based architect to join its team in Chichester, UK.
Facit Homes is the UK’s leading custom home manufacturer, leading the way in digital design, digital fabrication and BIM for construction.
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive architect to be our eyes and ears on-site for a one-off custom-built home in Birdham, near Chichester, West Sussex.
This is a key role for the project, as the successful candidate will be the conduit between the office and site, ensuring that the home is built as designed and to the high standards expected. It is a challenging, varied and rewarding position which presents a rare opportunity to engage with a build from start to finish, using our cutting-edge digitally enabled approach.
Suitable for someone wanting to gain site/construction experience this is a seven-and-a-half month fixed term contract, with the potential to then join the team in our London office depending on workload.
You will be working as part of the Facit Homes project delivery team alongside our office-based project leader and contracts manager, and site-based lead carpenter. You will engage with the latest construction technology both in terms of digitally manufactured components and digital communication tools. Collectively the team will deliver yet another fantastic Facit Home on time and on budget direct to the end user.
No experience in making/being hands-on required.
Main responsibilities:
- manage design information on-site
- track and report progress
- assess subcontractors scope of works, report on omissions
- inspect works in progress/completed and report
- support the carpentry team and subcontractors
- manage and report on deliveries
- confirm dates with appointed subcontractors/suppliers
- oversee completion of online timesheets for carpenters on-site
- organise materials/parts on site for later use
- weekly capture and report uploads, including 360 images and sign in sheets
Digital tools provided:
- access to full BIM model on site for information and dimensions
- augmented reality BIM tool
- 360 camera uploads for progress/data capture
- printer on site for latest drawings
- laptop for upload/download from our server
- time tracking software
- online Facit Homes technical and construction wiki for best practice
- cloud-based reports and schedules for tracking materials and trades
- online construction sequence/programme maintained by project leader
The start date is October 2023.
You will require your own transport for getting to the site.
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