Architect

A prominent AJ100 Architectural Practice in Leeds are currently recruiting for a career focussed Architect to join them in their inspiring new studio overlooking Leeds Dock.

Our long standing partnered client are an ambitious and growing practice constantly challenging to seek personal and professional growth. Their commitment to enhancing people's lives extends to their employees creating a great place to work, with employee development at heart, supporting team growth with rewarding careers while delivering work they care about. All this in arguably the best Architectural studio setting in Leeds with the added benefit of hybrid working.

They champion accessible routes into architecture, run STEAM outreach initiatives to promote diversity in the profession, and donate our time and expertise to local charities. Health and wellbeing are central to our practice.

About the Architect Role

Required is a passionate and purpose-driven Architect, working on their biggest hospital project to date. You will be working directly alongside the Associate lead on the project, with great opportunities for exposure to design lead responsibilities on a major healthcare project. You will work closely with clients, their technologist consultants and contractors to ensure the provision of design solutions for this project.

Architect precise requirements:

• A track record of leading Architecture Projects with at least 3-5 years of experience.
• Brilliant client relationship skills
• Completion of a RIBA Part 3 course of education, with ARB registration. RIBA Chartered Membership, or willingness to become a RIBA Chartered Member.
• Strong design, visualisation, and graphics skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and graphical presentation skills.
• Broad range of technical knowledge.
• Proficiency in common software packages (e.g. Autodesk, Adobe, Office) is desirable.
• Ability to use Autodesk Revit to a reasonable standard is desirable, but transferable skills from other 3D drawing packages are also considered relevant.

Project management including:

• Understanding the agreed fee and scope of services.
• Building and maintaining brilliant relationships with the client
• Plan resource needs against project programme and deliverables.
• Ensure Practice QA procedures are followed, including key deliverables at each Stage.
• Ensure project issues are dealt with in a timely manner, to the client's satisfaction.
• Manage the progress of any required statutory approvals, including Planning and Building Regulation requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders and Project Director to provide updates on project progress and fee expenditure.

Technical delivery including:

• Preparation of drawings, schedules and specifications
• Production of presentation material, including graphics, documents, visuals and models
• Provide competent design solutions to problems
• Adhere to agreed practice procedures, templates, Quality Assurance and technical standards
• Deal with client queries and escalate when required.
• Be prepared to research aspects of building design, legislation, and codes of practice.
• Apply sound knowledge of building design, legislation, and codes of practice when relevant to a project.
• Liaise with clients and provide informed architectural advice.

Salary & Benefits for the Architect.

38,000 - 45,000 per annum depending on experience.
25 days holiday plus the Christmas shutdown (extra 3 days)
Health & wellbeing scheme
Professional Fees
Profit share scheme
Flexible working hours, hybrid working!

Interested? Please hit apply and provide an updated CV or contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for more information.