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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.

www.jlestudio.co.uk