Architect

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in London is seeking an experienced Architect for a permanent role. The successful candidate will oversee architectural design for Commercial projects and is required to work on-site. An impressive portfolio and 3+ years of experience are essential. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 and various benefits including a pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Senior Architect or Technician in Commercial projects.
• Impressive portfolio in Commercial Architecture.
• Solid understanding of building regulations and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage architectural design proposals for Commercial projects.
• Create technical drawings and specifications following regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients and consultants.
• Conduct site visits and provide on-site solutions.

Skills

Architectural design management

Technical drawing creation

Client communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of Revit/BIM/AutoCAD

Project management

Education

Qualification in Architecture (ARB, RIBA)

Tools

Revit

BIM

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Blueprint Recruitment have an exciting opportunity on offer for an experienced Architect to join a leading architecture firm, in a permanent position. Within this position, you will be required to work on-site, from our client's London office. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of Commercial projects, RIBA stages 4-5.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 (depending on experience).

Company pension scheme, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee architectural design proposals for a variety of Commercial projects, working from concept to design.
• Create concise technical drawings, models, construction documentation, and specifications, following current regulations and policies.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary consultants to efficiently implement all elements of constructability maintenance, design, and performance reports and reviews.
• Build and maintain rapport with clients, allowing for effective communication, to present design concepts, respond to feedback, and maintain overall quality.
• Conduct site visits and propose solutions for any on-site challenges or concerns, whilst supporting contractor supervision when necessary.

Requirements

• Qualification in Architecture (ARB, RIBA, or similar) with 3+ years of experience as a Senior Architect or Technician, within Commercial projects.
• Impressive portfolio of previous works, showcasing capabilities within Commercial Architecture projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant software tools, such as Revit, BIM, and AutoCAD, with a good grasp of construction documentation production and specification writing.
• Solid acknowledgement of current building regulations, accessibility, planning law, health and safety, fire policies, and sustainability standards.
• Excellent communicator, with strong presentation skills, and an ability to collaborate with clients and other relevant professionals.
• Must have strong organisation skills, with a problem-solving and proactive approach, with the ability to manage and oversee several concurrent projects