London, UK
Construction professional
at Architecture for London
Architecture for London/AFL Build is seeking a construction professional to join its team in London.
We seek experienced construction professionals with a passion for building high quality residential projects in London. The successful candidate could be a project manager, quantity surveyor or architect with strong site experience.
We are a London based contractor with an architect-led design and build service. We work alongside Architecture for London, an award-winning architecture practice dedicated to the creation of inspirational and sustainable architecture and interiors. Our combined design, engineering and construction service ensures that each project meets the exacting requirements of our clients.
We construct outstanding architectural homes and workplaces that are both sustainable and beautiful. Our team of specialist craftspeople work toward stringent Passivhaus design principles to deliver low-energy properties that are healthy, warm and comfortable throughout the year.
We work on a range of projects across London, with a strong client focus.
The ideal candidate should be looking to grow their experience and responsibility.
The role requires construction experience delivering private residential work.
The successful applicant will have the following skills:
- strong experience of estimating building costs
- excellent organisational and communication skills
- site experience
- knowledge of statutory regulations, contracts, procurement and delivery requirements
- strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
- construction scheduling experience
- manage the procurement of goods and services
- knowledge of health and safety requirements
- proactive and logical approach to problem-solving
- ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workloads
Our studio is a friendly and collaborative environment where the team is encouraged and provided with the opportunity to develop and progress. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from minority background candidates typically underrepresented across the built environment.
Benefits and studio culture:
- Nest Ethical Fund pension scheme
- training and development opportunities
- study leave days
- enhanced paternity and maternity leave
- CPDs and internal talks
- yearly eye exams
- health and wellbeing including cycling expeditions, lunchtime badminton or table tennis and summer sports evenings
- fresh fruit and bread provided in the studio daily
- monthly team lunch cooked by team members
- a calm, creative and light filled studio space
- we are a tight-knit team and have regular studio outings and social events
- model workshop including a 3D printer and laser cutter
The salary will be commensurate with ability and experience.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. The role is full-time based at our studio and sites across London.
Please submit your CV and optional portfolio (PDF only, no more than 25 pages) using the ‘apply for job’ button below.
www.architectureforlondon.com/build
This position is only available to applicants based in the United Kingdom