Cirencester, UK
Project architect
at Blake Architects
Blake Architects is seeking a project architect to join its team in the Cotswolds.
Blake Architects are looking for a new senior architect to join our team in the beautiful rural setting of the Cotswolds. We are seeking an individual who shares our interest in rural architecture, sustainable design and high-quality detail.
About you
You will have enthusiasm for realising and managing projects from concept to completion as part of our small team and be comfortable leading and nurturing others around you.
You will be experienced in contract administration and have a solid understanding of the legislative frameworks we operate within, including the role of Principal Designer and compliance with Building Regulations. You will be open-minded to join in team design discussions and be confident to suggest improvements to ensure we are continuously improving as a team in our design ambition, technical creativity and processes to deliver projects.
At Blake Architects you will get opportunities to run projects of various scales, from residential schemes for private clients to workplace and education schemes. Many of the projects we work on are conservation led and will involve listed buildings or adaptive reuse of barns and be in sensitive rural settings.
Required skills/experience:
- experience in contract administration and managing projects on site
- experience in listed buildings and have a conservation approach
- project management skills
- excellent communication skills with clients, contractors and professional team
- CAD drawing skills, preferably Vectorworks
- excellent understanding of delivering high quality detail design
Candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK and have fluent written and spoken English.
About us
At the heart of our work is a passion for blending modern and traditional design and creating designs that are deeply rooted in place. A candidate who shares our interest in rural architecture, materials, the environment and high-quality detail design would be ideal.
We offer a welcoming and nurturing environment and hands-on experience across all stages of work including regular on-site experience. Our team creates an office culture that supports the growth of all members, our lunchtime walks in the surrounding countryside are an example of our friendly sociable office. As well as office-wide CPD, the practice supports all members of the team with focused training desired to improve on individual skills, including the Part 3 course.
We are a rural office based on the edge of a small village near Cirencester, Stroud and Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Therefore, access to a car is essential.
See more about the practice and our team by visiting our website.
Apply
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. Our recruitment and selection process is designed to be fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will make reasonable adjustments to support individuals with disabilities.
To apply, please submit the following via the apply for job button below:
- an introduction to who you are and why you wish to join us and work in the specific rural nature of the Cotswolds – max. 300 words (applications without this will not be reviewed or responded to)
- CV with examples of work – no more than 10mb
No agencies, please.
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