Are you a talented and creative individual, passionate about design and architecture? Our client is seeking a Part 2 / newly qualified architect to join their successful residential design studio in Waterloo. A rare opportunity to work on an impressive portfolio of development projects, this would be an ideal role for someone looking to progress their career in a design-led architectural firm.

About the Company
This practice is a leading residential architecture studio with decades of experience. Their dedicated team of over 30 highly skilled architects, designers and support staff are based in their Waterloo office and work across a diverse portfolio including, residential, hotel, commercial and community projects. Our client values excellence, collaboration and creativity, offering employees meaningful opportunities to develop and grow within the practice. They believe in building relationships with the world’s leading developers, creating well-crafted designs that evolve through interrogation and refinement. Our client is an Employee Owned Trust and strives to create a productive and supportive office life, encouraging employees to share their ideas, opinions, and experiences.

The Position
This is an exciting opportunity for a Part 2 architectural assistant / recently qualified architect with a strong ‘design eye’. You will have the chance to work on residential projects with a focus on high-quality design. Project size is wide ranging from small mews properties and one-off apartments/penthouses to large apartment buildings / mixed-use schemes £1 – 20 million construction value. Working at all RIBA stages, you must demonstrate excellent design ability including detail and technical design and delivery, as well as strong graphic skills such as 3D design, InDesign, Photoshop and SketchUp. You should also have excellent communication skills, be confident and approachable, and a strong team player. You will have the opportunity to participate in CPD seminars, take part in in-house software training, receive financial support for RIBA Part 3 course fees, as well as additional study leave for professional exams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ practice experience

• Strong design ability, including experience of detail / technical design and delivery

• Excellent graphic skills and 3D design ability

• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp (or similar) and have appropriate rendering competencies

• Experience of AutoCAD and Revit advantageous

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Confident, approachable and a strong team player

Benefits & Perks
• Pension scheme – 3% contribution from company
• Life assurance of 4 times salary
• Permanent health insurance for long term sickness
• Discretionary profit share bonus payment
• Discretionary annual salary reviews
• Annual performance reviews
• 20 days’ annual leave, rising to 25 days with service in addition to UK public and bank holidays
• Discretionary 3 days’ paid holiday in addition to basic entitlement to cover Christmas closure
• Core office hours policy (11:00 - 3:30) providing flexibility at either end
• Flexible working by arrangement
• Green bike scheme
• Free eye tests and annual flu vaccinations
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• RIBA membership fees paid for all qualified employees
• Comprehensive programme of in-house CPD seminars
• 1 day’s personal CPD provision per year with reasonable costs paid
• Financial support for RIBA Part 3 candidates
• Additional study leave for professional exams e.g. RIBA Part 3
• In house software training for Revit and AutoCAD on live projects
• Induction training for all new employees
• Regular creative review sessions and classes such as Drawing Gym
• Company membership of the NLA with free access to events and seminars
• Discretionary annual office trip
• Social and sports e.g. netball, running, lunch club, social evenings, drinks out etc.
• Kitchen, showers and secure, covered cycle storage facilities

How to Apply

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