Associate Architect – Birmingham

Frankham Consultancy Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as an Associate Architect in a dynamic consultancy. You will lead architectural design, manage contract administration, and play a pivotal role in business development. This role emphasizes the application of building science and technology, requiring a proactive individual with a minimum of 15 years of experience. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and client relationships, providing you with the chance to make a significant impact on various architectural projects. Join a team that is dedicated to enhancing the built environment and achieving excellence in all endeavors.

Benefits

Incentive Scheme

Work From Home

Health Insurance – cash plan

Long service award

Frankham Friday

Life assurance

Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over

Annual season ticket loan

Generous maternity & paternity pay

Employee introduction awards

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional practice post ARB Certification required.
• Strong understanding of architectural and construction contracts essential.
• Experience managing construction project development is key.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and coordinate the design team for projects.
• Manage contract administration and key commercial activities.
• Mentor junior staff and promote technical competency in BIM and Revit.

Skills

Architectural Design

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Education

First & Second Degree in Architecture

RIBA Part III Certification

Tools

CAD

3D Graphics Software

Job description

Introducing an exciting opportunity to join the Architecture Team as an Associate Architect.

Job Summary

As an Associate Architect, you will be responsible for architectural design; co-ordination of Design Team & contract administration for assigned projects; key commercial activities; and Business Development.

You will specialise in the application of building science and technology on architectural, interiors and construction projects and be recognised as having specialist skills that enable you to manage the design process and to use your technical knowledge & expertise to provide innovative and aesthetically pleasing solutions.

As a Qualified and ARB Chartered Architect, you will be continually working to further enhance your knowledge in the application of design, building science and technology on architectural and construction projects.

Key to the role is a focus on “delivery” and playing an active, mentoring and lead role in the delivery of our technical work – promoting and displaying technical competency in both BIM and Revit.

In addition, you will have a good working knowledge and experience of negotiating and managing the development of a construction project.

You will also have negotiated and managed all aspects of architectural and construction contracts, using traditional, partnering, design & build and other appropriate methods.

You will also recognise the significance of the post construction aspects of the project – Soft Landings, etc.

As an architectural professional, you must adhere to your Codes of Conduct.

Experience Requirements

• Obtained a first & second degree and RIBA Part III (or equivalent approved).
• An enthusiasm to develop your design and technical skills and a real interest in the Architectural profession.
• A minimum of 15 years of professional practice post ARB Certification.
• An excellent understanding and thorough business knowledge of the Architectural field.
• Excellent experience in CAD / REVIT / BIM, in a recognised Industry Standard Format, including 3D graphics and presentation relevant basic software (update training will be given as required).
• Excellent REVIT and AutoCAD skills (update training will be given as required).
• A minimum of BIM Level 2 experience (training will be given as required).
• An established skill of maintaining excellent client relationships, becoming competent in key client management as a tool towards developing future business.
• A positive working attitude with good communication skills and flexibility in thoughts and actions.
• Commercial awareness in both the type of work undertaken and the level of responsibility accepted.
• Be enthusiastic, pro–active, flexible and adaptive in achieving team goals, targets, and change requirements.
• Able to influence and collaborate with other managers and direct reports.
• Provide others in our teams with a clear sense of purpose and direction, stimulating a productive team climate where members participate and feel involved.
• Put cases across with impact and conviction, whilst presenting facts clearly and logically.
• Provide feedback and encourage others to contribute ideas and opinions.
• Able to maintain a balance between driving people and releasing their potential.
• Project a strong sense of confidence and ability to handle difficult situations and achieve successful results.
• Display persistence, determination and energy in overcoming obstacles.
• Fully understand business activities & relationships across the Market Sector and the wider Frankham Group and promote our Company brand and views.
• Influence and support commercial policies, by understanding gross margin performance needs and be able to read and understand contracts.
• Ability to put together and deliver logical and influential presentations.
• Be confident in professional communication with both external and internal customers.
• Demonstrate effective working relationships with all disciplines.

Benefits & Initiatives

Frankham offer excellent benefits and initiatives, including:

• Incentive Scheme.
• Work From Home.
• Health Insurance – cash plan.
• Long service award.
• Frankham Friday.
• Life assurance.
• Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Generous maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee introduction awards.

About Frankham Group

Frankham is a top 50 multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 40 years of experience, providing a full range of design and consultancy services to the built environment.

At Frankham we have a dedicated and knowledgeable team of industry experts, all with diverse abilities, striving to provide high quality solutions to all our clients. The company strives to improve the surroundings in which we all live and work.

Our belief is simple – use intelligent ideas to create human benefits. From environmentally sustainable buildings to individual commissions, our projects have one thing in common, they improve peoples’ lives.

You will be stepping into a dynamic, and meritocratic environment, where your voice and input will be heard. We have an ‘open door policy’, allowing easy access to the senior minds in the business. We are a business committed to providing people with opportunities to achieve their career goals.

Our vision is to become the leading privately owned consultancy in the South of England, differentiating ourselves from the large corporates, being a best place to work and a leader in the market in each of our disciplines.

How to Apply

If you believe you meet the above requirements and are keen to join a company with genuine opportunities for career progression, please apply via the “Apply Now” button at the top of the page.