London, UK
Project architect
at Zulufish
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.