London, UK
BIM architect/technician
at Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher
Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher is looking for a BIM architect/technician to join its London team.
The individual will be joining our enthusiastic and skilled team in our London studio and will be a key part of the architecture delivery team. They will work with a team of architectural assistants, junior technicians and more experienced architects and associates, under the line management of a director on a daily basis, leading on BIM production and coordination with the wider design team. They will works hand on in the drawing and modelling process of the designs and assist with the project delivery of their teams’ projects across various sectors including residential, commercial, education and mixed use.
At Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher we focus on design led, original and efficient schemes from project inception to delivery. Working alongside our Interior Architecture team we foster an open, direct and collaborative work culture that inspires great work for us and our clients.
Responsibilities and skills
These will include, but are not limited to:
- work as part of an architectural team to successfully complete tasks/projects
- excellent communication skills; collaboration with staff and external consultants
- producing, manage and control production information, including Revit drawings at all work stages, documents, schedules and linking with NBS specifications
- facilitate the information exchange and lead clash detection workshops
- act as technical mentor to colleagues across the studio
- show awareness of productive team working
Aptitudes
This role is suited to an experienced Revit user with an architectural or technologists’ background who has a strong interest in 3D modelling and BIM processes and wishes to remain involved in the day to day running of jobs and stay connected to the architectural delivery of projects.
The candidate must have strong understanding of principles, techniques and methods used in different types of construction and good understanding of CDM and health and safety.
The individual will show commitment and professional drive, take key directions and work at pace, be able to work under their own steam, self-checking, using their initiative as part of the design team or alone on individual projects tasks.
A good working knowledge of current planning, building regulation legislation and building contracts is important.
Essential criteria
- show knowledge of one or more sectors, preferably residential
- degree in architecture/architectural technology or equivalent i.e. building related qualification plus a minimum of 10 years demonstrable and relevant experience
- Autodesk Revit/3-d modelling and AutoCAD capability
- in depth construction knowledge
- strong demonstrable IT skills including AutoCAD, Word and Excel
- thorough understanding of the responsibilities of all design related legislation i.e. CDM, CCA and H&S
- have good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
- enthusiastic and flexible approach to work
- be able to work under own initiative or as part of a team
- good interpersonal skills and able to work at all levels with colleagues and clients
- excellent communication skills – both verbally and written
- a proven period of working in a similar role on a variety of architectural projects and covering all stages of the construction process
- must be eligible to work in the UK
The person
- we are looking for candidates who have the confidence, tenacity and professionalism to produce high quality designs
- the company culture is one of promotion according to talent and impact, not time served in the business. Ambition is expected and rewarded
- the successful candidate will need to have good communication skills and have the ability to work in a busy environment as a member of a team
- they will need to be willing to develop new skills beyond their core knowledge and have the ability to meet deadlines
- the candidate will need to be flexible and committed to the needs of the practice, team and project with the terms of employment
An excellent opportunity to join a thriving and ambitious design team which offers strong career prospects.
Please provide a cover letter, CV and examples of your work using the ‘apply’ link below.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to every candidate.
Strictly no agencies.