Winchester, UK
Architect
at AR Design Studio
AR Design Studio is seeking an architect to join its team in Winchester, UK.
RIBA award-winning practice AR Design Studio is looking for a project architect to join the team!
Based in the beautiful city of Winchester, AR Design Studio is an energetic and highly motivated architectural practice working on a diverse range of projects. Principally the practice is renowned for its focus on the high quality design of award winning one-off houses. The practice prides itself on working with great clients and exciting sites to create innovative architecture.
The candidate will need to be a qualified architect, capable of managing projects on-site. The candidate will ideally be experienced in contract administration and will be able to fulfil the role of project architect through all work stages. Candidates will have excellent experience in the technical and construction stages, alongside a strong eye for design and the ability to apply architectural concepts at multiple scales. The role will predominantly be focused on technical and construction stages as opposed to the planning/design stages.
Please only apply if you fulfil all of the following criteria:
- RIBA Part 3 qualification – registered architect with ARB
- at least one year post Part 3 experience in practice
- experience across all work stages, specialising in technical and construction stages
- experience with UK building regulations
- technical knowledge and experience of construction, detailing and experience in writing specifications is essential
- strong knowledge of contract administration
- knowledge of CDM regulations
- experience with post planning requirements (conditions compliance, CIL)
- the ability to communicate well with clients and consultants is essential
- experience dealing with contractors and subcontractors
- ability to manage workload independently as well as being able to communicate and work in a team
- proficient English language skills are also a must
Personal qualities
The candidate should be friendly and efficient at work, whilst being able to work independently or as part of a team. Our studio is young and sociable and requires new staff to be happy to engage with this side of the practice.
The vacancy provides an exciting prospect to work in a social and fun practice, as well as the opportunity to work on ambitious projects. We are interested in retaining and growing talented individuals and we provide training and experience.
Please be aware this role is full-time based in our Winchester studio.
Computer skills required: AutoCAD and SketchUp (a working knowledge of Revit is useful though not essential).
Salary will be dependent on experience and in line with RIBA guidelines. Interviews to commence immediately. No agencies please.
We do not have a sponsorship licence to employ foreign nationals outside of the UK and Ireland. If you are a foreign national already in the UK please indicate on your application your eligibility to work in the UK.
To apply for this role please submit your CV, a brief PDF with examples from your portfolio (maximum 2MB) and a short cover letter via the ‘apply for job’ button below and FAO Abigail Collins.