We Are Hiring - Architect / Architectural Designer

Job description

You will be involved in a range of challenging high-end residential single bespoke design dwellings, Multi plot prestigious developments, and commercial projects. From initial client briefing, design feasibility studies, detail design for planning applications, technical construction drawings for building regulation approval and for construction use.

In joining the Carters Building Consultancy, you will enjoy high quality and diverse range of instructions, supervised by highly qualified and experienced professionals, together with exposure to our public sector and blue-chip client base.

We're Looking For:

A skilled and experienced Architect / Architectural Designer who has experience working in the high-end residential and commercial sectors. Who will be responsible for the following:

Preparing and presenting concept designs through to technical construction drawings using REVIT and AutoCAD.
Contributing to the detailed design process and coordinating detailed design information for building regulation approval and construction drawings.
Knowledge and understanding of the UK Planning system and planning applications.
Preparing specifications for construction work.
Preparing drawings, plans and documents for statutory approvals.
Contributing to design stage risk assessment.
Contributing to meetings and document preparation.
In addition to general duties and responsibilities, all Architectural Designers will have specific duties relative to individual projects / Individual office needs or obligations as set out within the various Directorates.
Must have a good strong understanding of the RIBA Outline stages of work from concept through to completion.
A strong visually presented portfolio of experience showing a variety of developments including residential, commercial and leisure.

Qualifications

No less than 4 years of practice experience.
Member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), Architectural Technologist Qualification/ or a Member of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) or Architects Registration Board (ARB).

Attributes

Ability to work quickly and accurately, taking the initiative when required.
Excellent organisational skills.
Accurate with a strong focus on attention to detail.
Ability to deal with clients / advisers confidentially.
Able to communicate confidently and effectively with colleagues and business contacts at all levels.
A good team player.
Excellent working knowledge of REVIT, CAD, Lumion, Photoshop and other adobe software, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to ensure that quality of service and excellence is always delivered
Must have a clear working knowledge and understanding of our industry to be able to offer a professional service to client’s teams and other colleagues.
Possess a commercial knowledge of working within a diversely spread business, ideally from working within a similar operation.

Experience:

UK Architectural Practice: 3-4 years working in the high-end residential and commercial sectors.

Education:

Bachelor of Science and/or master’s degree

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Negatable subject to experience

Company description

We are based in Preston, Lancashire, and have developed a reputation for sustainable high-spec modern properties, offering professional architectural services from concept design to completion for any size of building project

Our portfolio ranges from simple extensions and sympathetic historic refurbishments to listed buildings as well as large-scale housing and civic projects. We are as comfortable in the discrete residential space as we are with large commercial and public realm projects. At all times, maintaining a commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards regulated by RICS and CIAT.

Within the team are architectural designers & surveyors, visualisers, building surveyors and project managers. If required, we supplement our in-house capability with trusted building partners and consultants in planning, structural engineering, quantity surveying, mechanical and engineering (M&E), and an international network of furniture, technology, and materials manufacturers.