Excellent opportunity available here for an experienced Architectural Designer or experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join a small but growing Architectural practice based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
The practice have only been established since 2018, in which time they have already developed an enviable client portfolio and grown to a team of 12 Architectural professionals, made up of Architects, Technicians and Assistants.
Residential work is the lifeblood of the practice, working with housebuilders and private clients alike on both multi-unit developments and one off housing. The individual for this role will ideally have a solid background in the Residential sector, ideally having worked either within or very closely with housebuilders or affordable housing schemes on a national scale.
The practice have secured themselves on a high profile framework within the social/affordable housing sector with guaranteed work for the next 5 years. This on top of their already secured project pipeline which will see them through the bulk of 2024, means they are ideally placed to take on any permutations in the economy over the coming months.
The position available is for either an experienced Architectural Designer or an experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant, ideally with around 3-6 years of experience. Residential layout design and masterplanning experience is also very much preferred, and the ability to take projects from concept to completion, with particular focus on getting projects through the planning stage.
Desired Attributes of the Architectural Designer:
- A good knowledge of residential layout design reinforced with examples of work.
- Proven knowledge of current design standards that should be applied to residential projects.
- Proven experience of working directly with clients as the main point of contact and liaising with local authorities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience of producing design and access statements.
- Good knowledge of Working Drawings.
- AutoCAD experience along with added benefit of Revit, Photoshop and Sketchup (predominantly AutoCAD based role).
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package which will include the following:
- Salary in the region of £32,000-£38,000 (negotiable dependant on experience)
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Pension Contribution
- Tuition/professional fees paid
If you would like to apply to this position, please forward your CV and portfolio through to Ashley Johnson at Conrad Consulting. For further info, please contact Ashley on 0121 651 1510.