Position: Architect 

Location: Yeovil 

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Benefits 

• Competitive, Negotiable Salary
• 22 days leave plus bank/public holidays, increasing with length of service
• Flexible Working policy
• Working From Home policy, applicable after 6 month probation period (1 day per week)
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Opportunities to grow within the practice

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and diligent Architect or Senior technologist to join our clients RIBA Chartered practice.

As part of this role, you will get a chance to work on a variety of projects types and scales within our residential and commercial sectors. Ideally, you will have experience in new build, mid to high-density residential 

Responsibilities of the role of Architect 

• The creation and development of design proposals and planning applications through to technical specifications, tender packages, and detailed construction drawings. Experienced across all RIBA work stages 3-5.
• Actively engage with Clients, Consultants, Contractors, and other construction professionals. Present works, chair meetings including agenda setting and minute writing.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, with knowledge of the planning system including NPPF / Local Plans and relevant guidance
• Producing project programmes and managing a small team of architects, assistants and technologists.
• Carry out designer CDM responsibilities.
• Attend and help with site appraisals, surveys, client meetings and site inspections.
• Being part of a cohesive team, mentoring and supporting your colleagues, to grow and learn together.

Requirements for the position of Architect

• Have experience in the residential sector including apartments buildings and low-scale housing.
• Experience in healthcare and industrial would also be advantageous.
• Be highly motivated, organised with excellent communication skills.
• Be either Part III RIBA Qualified Architect or CIAT registered (if a Senior Technologist)
• Have a strong construction knowledge with ability to produce technical details
• Have at least 5 years of UK office based, post-qualification experience.
• Be skilled in the use of Revit. The use of AutoCAD would also be advantageous.