Architect

Nottingham Community Housing Association; White Marsh (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating affordable housing solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced architects, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of design and construction. You'll be involved in everything from feasibility studies to project completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet national standards. With a flexible hybrid working environment and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the housing sector while advancing their professional career.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Seeking a candidate with RIBA Part 3 or newly qualified with relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Designing housing while adhering to economic and technical constraints.
• Managing planning and building regulation applications.

Skills

Architectural Design

Communication Skills

Time Management

Building Regulations Knowledge

Feasibility Studies

Education

RIBA Part 3

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you an aspiring architect eager to work across all stages of the design and construction process? At Pelham Architects, we’re looking for a talented individual to join our team, contributing to the creation of well-designed, affordable & private housing. If you're seeking hands-on experience, career growth and a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

You will work closely with a Senior Architect, developing designs from feasibility studies through to planning application, working drawings and up to project completion. Your responsibilities will include:

- Designing to meet economic, planning and technical constraints

- Preparing feasibility schemes, advising clients on briefs and evaluating sites

- Attending site meetings with contractors, developers and consultants

- Ensuring designs meet National Design Guide and NDSS criteria

- Producing scheme-specific CAD drawings and specifications

- Managing planning and building regulation applications

- Adjusting designs based on NHER/SAP and NHBC standards

- Coordinating project timelines, monitoring drawing schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met

- Conducting Designer’s Risk Assessments under CDM and Building Regulations

- Supporting Pelham Architects in delivering high-quality designs while maximising income opportunities from external clients.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an architect who sees this role as an opportunity to move into the affordable & private housing sector. Pelham Architects provides the chance to oversee projects from concept to completion, allowing you to gain a wide breadth of experience.

The ideal candidate would be RIBA part 3 & seeking to gain full qualification as an Architect or newly qualified with up to three years of relevant experience.

Must have a valid driving licence & access to a vehicle.

We would prefer you to be proficient in Revit and AutoCAD however, other CAD proficiencies would not prevent us considering a candidate. The candidate must have a strong grasp of building regulations and architectural processes. Excellent communication, effective time management and alignment to NCHA’s CLEAR values are essential.

Why Work at Pelham Architects?

We are proud to be part of NCHA, recognised as one of the "Great Places to Work" in the UK, ranking 41st nationally. At Pelham Architects, you’ll be surrounded by a supportive team dedicated to designing high-quality homes and environments.

"At Pelham Architects, the team show real commitment to making great homes and well-designed environments. We are particularly concerned with urban planning, ensuring streets and open spaces are as important as the homes themselves." – Barbara Stillman, Senior Technician

Working Arrangements

The role offers a flexible hybrid working environment, requiring a minimum of three office days over 35 hours per week (our core hours are 8am to 6pm).

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of affordable housing while growing as a professional. If you're excited to take the next step in your career, apply now!

NCHA strives to be a welcoming and inclusive employer as such we particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ communities, candidates with disabilities and women, as they are currently under-represented within our workforce principally in our people manager roles.

The Company

We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Readour story to find out more about us.