London, UK
Part 2/3 architect
at Finkernagel Ross
Finkernagel Ross is seeking a Part 2 or Part 3 architect to join its team in Shoreditch, London.
As a design-led well-established studio located on Shoreditch High Street, we have high aspirations in response to a number of exciting and varied high-calibre commissions.
The position is primarily office-based to ensure a stimulating and proactive workflow within the team and the efficient running of our projects. However, we do offer hybrid working with regards to working from home when and where appropriate and subject to an agreed schedule.
We offer a warm, nurturing and stimulating workplace with regular office outings. Within a friendly atmosphere, we expect everyone to succeed to their best ability and strive to deliver excellent design and service to our clients.
Role description
You will perform a critical role in delivering the bold, impactful and hard-working spaces that we deliver for our clients, in both residential and commercial settings. As an ambitious, talented individual working as part of a tight-knit and friendly team, you will contribute to the accurate design and production of information for one or more projects, under the supervision of a project leader.
As a member of a design team, you will assist with the overall development and implementation of multiple projects, under the guidance of the project leader and associate along with the support of your team.
Key responsibilities:
- under the guidance of the project leader, accurately prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the project (a coordination element to this role will apply to Part 2 architects)
- seek to understand the design project and design decisions taken by others
- develop, as directed, representations of design options for further discussion by the design team
- independently ensure all work is adequately checked by the project leader before being issued to senior project team members and external parties
- take responsibility for and strive for personal progress
- actively shadow the work of the architects, associates and directors in order to develop the skills to progress to those roles in the future
- contribute to the smooth running of the office.
Personal attributes:
- able to build relationships both externally and internally
- able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- able to take and implement instructions and targets from project leader
- willingness to assist and support other team members as well as a willingness to receive assistance and support from other team members
- resilient to coping with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and effectively budget time
- self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
Qualifications/skills:
- architectural training with UK Part 2/3
- excellent organisational skills
- able to work independently and as part of a team
- evidence of a good understanding of design (e.g. design portfolio)
- able to contribute to the design and implementation of projects
- able to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
- good drawn, written and verbal communication and organisation skills
- ability to use relevant 2D and 3D software required (AutoCAD, Sketchup, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Rhino and Twinmotion a plus)
- fluency in ArchiCad preferred but training will be provided for the right candidate
- completion of one project RIBA Stages 1 – 6 in high-end residential preferable but not required
- completion of one project RIBA Stages 1 – 6 in hospitality/restaurant design preferable but not required
- physical model-building skills
Benefits of joining our team:
- inclusion in the company’s private health care plan (Bupa)
- one additional paid holiday per annum for each year of full service with the firm (up to a maximum of 23 days including statutory annual leave)
- paid office shutdown between Christmas and New Year in addition to the above
- flexible work environment with a minimum requirement of office presence three days per week
- personal laptop/computer scheme
- cycle to work scheme
- other ‘soft’ benefits include office trips and our annual directors’ BBQ party in the summer
Salary and benefits package will be commensurate with experience and the nature of this role.
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