London, UK
Senior project architect
at Jones Lambell Ellis Studio
Jones Lambell Ellis Studio is hiring a senior project architect to join its team in London.
Jones Lambell Ellis Studio are seeking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic project architect to take a leading role in the design and detailing of new projects within the studio. The successful applicant will have a minimum of five years’ post-RIBA Part 3 experience in the UK, with proven experience of taking projects from inception through to completion and sound knowledge of the high-end residential sector. This is a senior role and the successful candidate will be responsible for leading other members within the team, so should be a natural team leader and have the ability to ensure strict deadlines are met, to a high standard. Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, as is proven experience in running meetings, design coordination, technical and detailed drawing, and on-site delivery.
JLE Studio has been built on a reputation for excellence in design and the technical expertise brought to each project. Working mainly in the high-end residential sector, we work closely with our clients – striving always to exceed their expectations.
On offer is a competitive salary and the chance to work in a small but stable studio, with the opportunity to develop and grow.
Responsibilities:
- preparation of planning, tender and construction information including drawings, schedules and specifications
- full coordination of detail design information with third-party consultants and sub-contractors
- preparation and submission of planning applications
- coordinate with main contractor, sub-contractors and suppliers during the construction phase to resolve on-site issues
- reviewing and coordinating specialist sub-contractor packages
- manage the project team to work to the design programme and ensure this is adjusted accordingly if warranted
- contract administration
Skills and qualities:
- ARB registered
- five plus years’ experience post-Part 3 qualification
- minimum of five years’ experience in RIBA stage 3 onwards
- thorough understanding of UK building regulations and the planning process
- extensive experience in high-end residential design
- proven experience running jobs start to finish and the ability to manage a team
- immediately available to work in the UK (from our South-West London, office five days per week)
- proficiency in AutoCAD
- proficiency in MS office
- excellent design and/or technical abilities
- knowledge of Photoshop, SketchUp and Adobe InDesign
- commercial awareness and understanding of project management
- NBS specification writing experience would be advantageous
- ability to successfully manage own time and to work across multiple projects at any given time
- excellent communication skills both verbally and written as you will be responsible for dealing with the demands of key clients
- confidence while working with other members of the design team, and directly with the client
- self-motivated and able to work under pressured deadlines if/when called upon
- fluent in English
- have the right to live and work in the UK
Alongside a generous remuneration package, our friendly practice can offer training, ongoing CPD and social events as well as the opportunity to work on fantastic projects.