Senior Architect

Purcell; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking architectural consultancy as a Senior Architect or Technologist in Cambridge. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse projects, from heritage conservation to contemporary designs, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality and innovation, providing a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth. With a focus on technical excellence and teamwork, you'll play a vital role in shaping remarkable buildings and contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing. If you're passionate about architecture and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Agile working

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Annual leave increasing with long service

Life assurance

Study sponsorship

Sabbaticals

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of post-qualification experience as a Project Architect or Technologist.
• Excellent technical skills and understanding of UK regulations.
• Leadership and project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead projects ensuring client satisfaction and positive outcomes.
• Coordinate with design professionals and stakeholders.
• Conduct technical design reviews and share feedback.

Skills

Technical design leadership

Project management

Excellent technical and detailing skills

Understanding of UK Building and Planning regulations

Communication skills

Experience across all RIBA stages

Leadership experience

Proactive and enthusiastic approach

Financial responsibility for projects

Knowledge sharing

Education

RIBA/ARB or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

NBS software

Job description

Purcell are expanding our team and are looking for an exceptional Senior Architect or Senior Technologist to join our Cambridge team. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in projects at all RIBA stages, working collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and consultants. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to join our talented team and we are keen to talk to architects and technologists with excellent technical skills as well as enthusiasm for high-quality work.

Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants, and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong, and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.

Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.

Our benefits package includes agile, flexible, and hybrid working (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH), annual leave increasing with long service, life assurance, study sponsorship with paid study leave, sabbaticals, employee assistance programme, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, virtual GP service, subscription fees, company day out, a volunteering scheme, and enhanced learning & development opportunities.

The role will involve applying technical design leadership within a project team as well as within the wider studio, working on a range of projects that vary in size and nature. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Programming and planning technical design packages, defining outputs and deliverables.
• Day-to-day management and leadership of projects (or packages within a larger project) successfully delivering positive design, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes.
• Reporting to your team leader and wider studio leadership team.
• Liaison and coordination of design professionals within a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Regular communication with clients and project stakeholders.
• Undertaking technical design reviews/audits of projects and sharing feedback and lessons learned.
• Line management of up to three people.
• Contribution to the practice-wide Technical Leadership Group.
• Being part of a diverse, inclusive, and creative team of architectural professionals.

We are looking for candidates who have the following skills:

• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience working as a Project Architect or Technologist for a UK-based practice. RIBA/ARB or an equivalent professional qualification, such as CIAT.
• Excellent technical and detailing skills.
• Strong understanding of UK Building and Planning regulations.
• Proven experience working across all RIBA stages, particularly stages 3-7.
• Experience in using and/or managing others using technical software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and NBS software (essential).
• Conservation experience is desirable.
• Project management and contract administration skills.
• Leadership experience in managing a small to medium-sized team.
• Well-organised, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to work and projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience taking responsibility for the financial success of projects.
• Enthusiasm for developing wider team skills and sharing knowledge and experience.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.

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