Project Architect

Full Job Description

Project Architect required to join the Residential team of a large cutting-edge Architectural Practice in Harrogate and deliver multiple living sector projects from conception to completion.

This recent multiple award winning Practice have a welcoming and vibrant contemporary studio space which has recently been extensively refurbished, situated on the top floor of a high-rise commercial building with expansive views over Harrogate town and the surrounding countryside this really is a terrific environment to enjoy the very best of collaborative working. Culturally the business has a diverse mixture of talented individuals and the company enjoys a busy social scene with monthly socials and team building activities.

The Project Architect is a key hire, reporting to the practice Associate Director you will be accountable for the successful design and delivery of various large scale Residential projects, the role will be hands on with the client therefor someone with excellent client relationship building and the ability to build good rapport is fundamental, someone with previous site-based job running experience will be looked upon very favourably.

You will be joining a team that works solely within a Revit / BIM Level 2 environment providing you with a workstream that will be different and stimulating with some of the developments nearing a value of circa 80-100m. A dynamic professional is required work closely with the Directors to ensure projects continue to be delivered to a high standard and will be capable of further developing the work stream. Previous Revit experience would be beneficial; however our client can offer training via their in-house BIM academy so the role is open to candidate who have not yet worked on Revit software.

The role will be focused on managing projects and supporting delivery teams from the early stages of developing concept ideas with the client, preparing feasibility studies and design proposals, producing & submitting planning applications, detailed working drawings and working closely with contractors in a client facing / job running capacity.

To succeed as the Project Architect, you will be required to possess the following attributes -

• Well-rounded Project Architect who are good communicators, ambitious and thrive on fast-paced teamwork.
• Strong Building Regulation knowledge and be able to demonstrate examples of project delivery on site.
• Excellent REVIT and BIM knowledge, being a fully a 100% REVIT based practice this is crucial but for an exceptional candidates REVIT training can be provided.
• Keen eye for Technical design with much of their experience at RIBA stages 3-7.
• You will be expected to take projects through the planning stage, through to delivering meticulous packages of working drawings.
• Previous team leadership / management experience - either in a mentorship capacity or a wider project deliver function.
• Finally, our client have a prerequisite to hire someone with natural client facing abilities and who is capable of running site meetings and engaging with contractors

Essential requirements for the Project Architect.

• RIBA / ARB affiliated Project Architect with circa 3-7 years' experience.
• Have a background ideally within a busy Architectural Practice or consultancy Environment.
• Demonstrable Job Running and site coordination / Design Coordination & project delivery experience
• Experience in dealing with the demands of key clients and tight deadlines.
• Varied sector experience including Commercial, Residential, Logistics and/or Retail
• Experience in producing and managing the coordination of complex construction working drawings packages.
• Well-rounded designer who is a good communicator, ambitious and thrive on fast-paced teamwork
• Good working knowledge of current Building Regulations and NBS Create
• Proficient in REVIT software & good understanding of BIM methodologies
• CDM 2015 knowledge - advantageous
• Excellent communication and organisation skills

Salary offered depending on experience is between 38,000 - 43,000 per annum with the following benefits.

The option of hybrid working
25 days holiday rising to 32 days over time
Sizeable profit share bonus
Private healthcare
Generous pension
Cycle to work scheme
Childcare vouchers
Professional fees paid

Please forward your up to date CV and portfolio through to James Jackson at Conrad Consulting or call (phone number removed) for further details.