Architect

Smith + Kennedy Architects; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An architectural firm based in Dublin is seeking an experienced Architect to join their team. Responsibilities include managing projects from planning to delivery, attending design meetings, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Architecture, strong design and presentation skills, and solid knowledge of relevant tools such as Revit and AutoCAD. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Annual bonus

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ post-graduation experience, preferably in Ireland or UK.
• Understanding of Irish planning procedures and building regulations.
• Experience in housing, education, industrial and commercial sectors desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take projects from planning through to on-site delivery.
• Attend Design Team meetings and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with Irish Building Regulations.

Skills

Excellent design skills

Presentation skills

Technical design skills

Communication skills

Team working skills

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Architecture or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

MS Office

Job description

The Vacancy

Smith + Kennedy Architects part of RSK Group is a long established architectural practice based in Dublin since the early 1960’s. The current firm is entirely dedicated to the provision of Architectural services with emphasis on high quality contemporary design and professional service. We believe in marrying good design with rigorous cost and quality controls.

A medium sized firm, we have a committed and talented team with a broad range of abilities who have a proven track record. We are experienced in leading multi-disciplined teams in complex design projects and in working closely with client bodies

We are now hiring for an experienced Architect to join the team in our attractive offices in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be part of a team taking projects from planning through to on-site delivery
• Attend Design Team meetings and Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and clients
• Prepare planning permission packages, presentations, tender packages including technical drawings and specifications
• Ensure compliance with Irish Building Regulations
• Attend site meetings and assist in the project delivery

Person Specification:

• Degree in Architecture or equivalent
• A minimum of five years’ post-graduation experience, preferably across all project work stages in Ireland or UK
• Part 3 registration is valuable but not essential.
• Excellent design and presentation skills, with a portfolio demonstrating diverse project experience and technical capability.
• A good understanding of Irish planning procedures, BCAR, building regulations and construction technology.
• Strong technical design skills and knowledge
• Solid working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and MS Office
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent team working skills and a positive, pro-active attitude
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Experience in housing, education, industrial and commercial sectors desirable

Salary & Benefits:

• €50,000 to €65,000 depending on experience
• Pension contributions, annual bonus, flexible working.
• A diverse, friendly, medium size, expanding office where you will be part of a supportive team, and get to work closely with senior colleagues.
• Exposure to an interesting and varied portfolio of work and exciting projects in the pipeline.
• Career progression opportunities within the studio.
• Attractive office location in Dun Laoghaire.

Smith + Kennedy Architects is a long-established and respected architectural practice based in Dublin, Ireland. Established in the early 1960’s, our firm has grown exponentially and adapted to ever-changing industry to produce high-quality, modern, cost-effective and sustainable designs. We are a pure architectural specialist company offering contemporary design and professional service.

The main office is in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, but the team can execute work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Brazil. The talented team of 20 is experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams on complex design projects and works closely with client bodies. The firm has recently won awards for affordable housing in Dublin, the Waterways House Office Building, also Dublin, and the Ice House Hotel in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Key clients include Esprit Investments and O Cualann Cohousing.

Smith + Kennedy Architects is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.