Our client is a small practice working on sizeable sporting and cultural events and venues, both permanent and temporary in nature. They are currently seeking an Architects (or Designer) with 5 years’ experience post qualification. You should have excellent design and critical thinking skills, a pro-active, can-do attitude, and be a great communicator. Experience of sports and events projects is an advantage but not essential. AutoCAD is keen and Revit beneficial.
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Design and deliver considered solutions which meet stakeholder requirements.
- Work effectively in a team, problem solve, and use their own judgement, think creatively, and work calmly under pressure.
- Use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project.
- Support the delivery of projects in collaboration with a project director, ensuring efficient planning and deployment of resources.
- Be an effective communicator, with excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external team members.
- Have excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Develop a real commitment to our studio culture and to act as an ambassador for the practice.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Project design and delivery skills:
- Proven experience of working on the design and delivery of projects, ideally through all RIBA Stages.
- Experience of producing graphic and written technical information of a high standard showing a thorough understanding of the importance of design at all scales.
- The ability to successfully collaborate with teams and external bodies:
- Comfortable with working in teams of all sizes, both internal and external.
- Effective management and motivation of junior staff including a commitment to mentor and develop their skills.
- Capable and confident in being able to effectively represent the practice, collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and consultants.
Technical skills:
- An aptitude for technology and an interest in effecting new ways of representation and production, contributing to developing in house and external CPD activities and research.
- Knowledge of current legislation relating to design and construction, including experience of the planning process and knowledge of current building regulations.
- Understanding of contractual issues and practice liabilities.