Architect and Senior Architect

AHR; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and building consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Architect to join their creative team. Candidates must have ARB registration and at least 5 years of UK experience. The role involves designing buildings while maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders. Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including health cash plan and support for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Paid professional memberships

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• ARB registered Architect with at least 5 years experience in the UK.
• Proven experience in commercial projects.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant design software.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs with limited intervention from Managers.
• Contribute to Pre-Construction Information development.
• Prepare compliant designs following UK Construction Law.

Skills

ARB registered Architect with minimum 5 years UK experience

Proven commercial and contractual awareness

Experience in residential high and medium rise, commercial offices or schools

Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Two years experience using Revit as prime software

Routine use of Newforma Project Center

Education

ARB registration

Tools

Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Newforma Project Center

Job description

About Us

AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice.Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society and the built environment.

Our people make us who we are – we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas.

We enjoy what we do and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people.

Due to our continued growth and expanding portfolio,we have an exciting opportunity for an Architect to join our creative and friendly team in Bristol.

The Role

We are looking for someone who is already based in the UK and close enough to commute to our offices in either Bristol or London.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning and designing buildings and land areas with regard to functional and aesthetic requirements, budgets and timescales. Within this role, it is important to maintain effective working relationships, understand where your skillset fits within the team and collaborate with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for the project.

Your Skills and Experience

• ARB registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years UK experience (senior Architect) or
• ARB registered Architect with a minimum of 2 years UK experience (Architect)
• Proven commercial and contractual awareness
• You will ideally have cross sector experience, potentially in residential high and medium rise, commercial offices or schools.
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other digital imaging tools
• Strictly two years experience using Revit as prime software.
• Routine use of Newforma Project Center for managing emails, creating, issuing and preserving record documents and sharing files

Key Responsibilities

• Take receipt of a brief from an AHR Manager and with only limited intervention from them, develop it into a design in line with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Contribute to and help co-ordinate the development of AHR's Pre-Construction Information in line with the RIBA Plan of Work and AHR's Deliverables and DRM
• Achieve efficient and effective designs using robust and sustainable design solutions
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law, British Standards and relevant CoPs
• Choose or advise on material selection
• Author specifications using AHR's NBS Masters. Source and evidence supporting and up-to-date technical information from manufacturers
• Participate in Project Reviews and coordination workshops
• Assist in gathering and preparing information required to support statutory submissions, such as Planning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways
• Negotiate with statutory bodies, write reports and complete statutory submissions (Planning Applications / Gateway submissions / Building Regulations etc)
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients, Designers, Contractors, and other Specialists
• Support the Project Lead with the maintenance of the Design Risk Registers
• Use Document Control on your project(s) in line with AHR Protocols

What We Offer You

• Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Hybrid Working)
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Support with career progression and education
• Paid professional memberships
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Critical Illness
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our full benefits package can be seen on the AHR careers site.

This is a great opportunity to join our highly creative and ambitious team in a great studio close to transport links. You will be part of a design-led progressive practice.