Part 3 Architect

Ignis Partners; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignis Partners, an established architectural practice, is seeking a Part 2 Architectural Assistant or Part 3 Architect to join its Greater London team in Kingston upon Thames, focusing on elderly living and care projects. You will work with senior team members from early design through planning, producing drawings in Revit, and contributing to planning submissions and design development.

The ideal candidate has strong design and planning experience, Revit proficiency, and a good understanding of

Qualifications

• Experience in an architectural practice is preferred.
• Strong early design and planning-stage capabilities.
• Excellent design and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Revit is essential.
• Good knowledge of the UK planning process and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop early-stage design concepts and architectural proposals.
• Produce drawings and presentations for planning submissions.
• Assist with planning applications and design development.
• Develop layouts, elevations, sections and details.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and the wider design team.
• Develop designs in line with planning requirements and regulations.
• Produce and coordinate drawings using Revit.
• Support projects through RIBA work stages.
• Contribute to overall design quality and development of projects.

Skills

Early design

Planning-stage experience

Presentation skills

UK planning process

Building Regulations

Communication

Team collaboration

Interest in elderly living

Tools

Revit

Job description

Part 2 / Part 3 Architect – Elderly Living & Care

Location: Kingston upon Thames (Greater London)

Sector: Elderly Living / Care

Software: Revit

An established and growing architectural practice is expanding its Greater London office and is looking for either an experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant or recently qualified Part 3 Architect to join the team.

The practice has a strong reputation within the elderly living and care sector, delivering thoughtful, high-quality environments that respond to the needs of residents, operators and communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidate who enjoys being involved in projects from the early design and planning stages, with the opportunity to develop their experience within a specialist and growing sector.

The Role

You will work closely with senior members of the team across a range of elderly living and care projects, contributing to projects from early concept through planning and into later stages.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing early-stage design concepts and architectural proposals
• Producing drawings and presentations for planning submissions
• Assisting with planning applications and design development
• Developing layouts, elevations, sections and details
• Working collaboratively with clients, consultants and the wider design team
• Developing designs in accordance with relevant planning requirements and regulations
• Producing and coordinating drawings using Revit
• Supporting projects through the various RIBA stages
• Contributing to the overall design quality and development of projects

About You

The ideal candidate will be either an experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant or Part 3 Architect with:

• Previous experience within an architectural practice
• Strong early design and planning-stage experience
• Excellent design and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Revit – essential
• Good knowledge of the UK planning process
• Understanding of relevant UK Building Regulations
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit team
• An interest in, or ideally some experience of, elderly living, care, healthcare or residential projects

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a growing specialist practice where you will have genuine exposure to projects and be able to develop your career within the elderly living and care sector.

The role would suit someone looking to take the next step in their architectural career and gain greater responsibility across design, planning and project development.

If you're a Revit-proficient Part 2 or Part 3 Architect with strong design and planning experience, we'd love to hear from you.