Senior Architect – Devon Office

Plg Ltd; Highweek; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property adaptation company is seeking a dynamic individual for a senior role. Responsible for managing a team and delivering quality projects, the ideal candidate will have strong leadership and design abilities. This national role will involve travel and offers competitive remuneration for skilled professionals in residential design and project management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of being in a leadership role, managing a team.
• Ability to oversee quality procedures.
• Desire to help grow the business as part of the leadership team.
• Thorough understanding of Building Regulations and Accessible Design.
• Effective communication with clients, consultants, solicitors, and authorities; practical problem solving.
• Experience in AutoCAD and NBS Specification; contract administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and deliver high-quality projects.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and Accessible Design.
• Engage confidently with clients and authorities.
• Maintain quality procedures and contribute to departmental growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong residential design ability

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Client communication

AutoCAD

NBS specification

Contract administration

Tools

AutoCAD

NBS Specification

Job description

PLG is offering a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join the growing team in their Devon office.

Specialising in the property interests of clients that are disabled either through a personal injury or as a result of clinical negligence, PLG has quickly become one of the market leaders in their field. Operating nationally on residential projects, rental property adaptation, and new builds ranging up to £2 million, every one of PLG’s projects is bespoke. Our tailored service is brought about by our collective experience, and we ensure that our clients are left feeling uplifted, thanks to our problem-solving approach to their complex needs.

This position offers the successful candidate an amazing opportunity to become a core part of a leading force in this rewarding industry. They will be responsible for both leading a team and delivering their own high quality projects. They will be an ambitious, dynamic, motivated, and creative individual, who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career development journey.

The job is based in Leicestershire however the role will operate nationally, and there will be regular travel required, however, this will be rewarded with above-average remuneration.

The position would suit an individual with the following characteristics:

• Proven track record of being in a leadership role, and managing a team.
• An ability to oversee and ensure quality procedures are maintained.
• A desire to help the business to grow as part of the Leadership team of the department.
• Strong residential design ability coupled with an eye for detail.
• A thorough understanding of Building Regulations and Accessible Design coupled with good technical design / detailing knowledge.
• Authoritative but understanding communication to engage with clients, consultants, solicitors, and Planning and Building Control Authorities confidently with a practical problem-solving approach.
• Experience in AutoCAD and NBS Specification knowledge.
• Contract administration experience would be an advantage.

In return for bringing the above skills to the role, you will get immense job satisfaction in seeing your designs come to fruition, making a real change to someone’s life, whilst helping lead a dedicated team of high-quality professionals.

Please send a cover letter outlining relevant experience, CV, and examples of work as part of your application.