Architect

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k-£50k

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd invites an experienced Architect to lead the design of Extra Care and later living schemes from concept through to completion in Slough. You’ll act as the main client liaison, steering projects through planning and technical stages while guiding a team of architects and technologists.

You’ll also nurture new talent within the studio. The role requires ARB registration, substantial UK experience, strong Revit skills, and a background in Extra Care or healthcare sectors.

Qualifications

• ARB registered Architect (UK).
• Significant post-qualification UK experience.
• Experience leading teams and projects through RIBA stages.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from concept to completion.
• Lead a team of architects and technologists and coordinate with clients.
• Guide schemes through planning and technical stages and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Client meetings

Communication

Presentation skills

UK planning process

Driving licence

Healthcare sector experience

Education

ARB registered Architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Architect - Extra-Care Sector

Ready to lead the design of homes that genuinely change lives? A multi-award-winning design practice in Slough is looking for an Architect to take on a leading role in its Extra Care and later living portfolio.

The Practice

This respected, award-winning practice has built its name on Extra Care, supported living and specialist care accommodation. Steady growth and a strong pipeline of new schemes mean there’s room for a talented Architect to shape projects, influence the direction of the studio and grow alongside it.

The Role

As an Architect, you’ll take ownership of projects from first concept through to completion. You’ll be the trusted point of contact for clients, steering schemes through planning and technical stages while guiding a team of architects and technologists. Just as importantly, you’ll help bring the next generation of talent through.

Senior Architect Requirements

• ARB registered Architect (RIBA membership desirable)
• Significant post-qualification experience in UK practice, with a track record of running projects through all RIBA stages and leading teams
• Strong Revit skills, used on live projects
• Background in Extra Care or Healthcare sectors is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Thorough understanding of the UK planning process, Building Regulations and CDM responsibilities
• Confident presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to lead client meetings
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join?

This is a friendly, sociable studio where good work gets noticed and people are encouraged to have their say. The atmosphere is relaxed but professional, and you’ll work alongside specialists at the top of their sector. The Slough office has excellent rail and road links, with plenty of shops, gyms and places to eat close by.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £45k - £50k depending on experience, plus benefits
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working, split between home and the office
• Genuine scope for career progression within a growing practice