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Zulufish is hiring a project architect to join its team in London.

We are a dynamic, award-winning design studio, looking to recruit a self-motivated and experienced interior designer to join our growing team. Zulufish is an award-winning design studio working on high-end residential projects, mostly in prime London areas. We offer standalone design services as well as a full design & build service, therefore you will have full exposure to all aspects of construction too (as seen through the lens of the contractor).

This is a really exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary team and gain invaluable experience in working with our different departments; architectural, construction and joinery, to gain a diverse range of skills and experience.

The ideal candidate is someone with the confidence to run mid – high end residential projects, covering all areas of the project from concept to completion.

We are a small but fast growing studio with excellent prospects for progression. This is a great opportunity with great future prospects to grow with the Zulufish family.

Role and responsibilities:

• leading medium to large scale single unit residential projects across all RIBA stages
• manage two to three projects simultaneously
• working closely with the head of architecture, Interiors and construction team
• liaising with clients and all consultants
• using AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe daily
• manage projects on time and budget
• produce detailed drawings and be comfortable to spot any errors on site
• confidently chair and lead meetings

Required skills and experience:

• minimum of five years’ of project lead working experience within UK
• must have strong experience in medium to large-scale residential
• to have worked across all RIBA stages
• managed junior members of your team
• excellent AutoCAD skills essential for this position
• proficient in Sketch up, InDesign and photoshop also desirable
• fluent in English, verbal and written, essential

Personnel skills:

• hands-on work ethic and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Adaptable, flexible and easy to work with, in a small company
• show strong signs of self-management and able to be proactive without guidance
• extremely organised and thorough, planning ahead and scheduling
• imaginative and resourceful with a keen eye for detail
• excellent interpersonal skills, particularly when building relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers
• dress smart at all times as senior member of the team

What can Zulufish give to you?

• starting salary negotiable depending on experience
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus one added day per year up to 26 days
• regular social events with the team
• strong believers in a good work-life balance
• working in an open plan office with, and learning from our in-house team of Contractors, Project managers, Interior Designers and Quantity Surveyor

How to apply

Please submit your CV and portfolio of your recent work, and a letter explaining the reasons for your interest in joining us via the apply for job button below.

We look forward to hearing from you.

www.zulufish.co.uk