A highly reputable Architectural firm listed amongst the country’s elite in the AJ100 rankings seeks an experienced Project Architect to work upon an array of projects within the Education sector.
Do you want more from your job? Are you looking to become a part of a creative, social and passionate community – working upon stimulating schemes within an energising, supportive and rewarding environment?
It’s not too much to ask for….
An eminent AJ100 Architectural practice are looking to recruit a talented Project Architect who can demonstrate recent experience operating upon projects that sit within the Department for Education framework.
It is important that any Project Architect wanting to be considered for this role should be clearly able to apply skills and knowledge acquired from working within the Education sector – particularly on Secondary School projects. This is a lead role within the Kent based team and the incoming Project Architect will be expected to perform in a capacity that will involve the management and guidance of other team members - whilst liaising with clients and consultants effectively.
The successful Project Architect will work directly with senior management on the design and development of projects - from concept stage right through to the completion of a project. The role will be as an Architect, both leading an “in house” team of architectural staff and also an external design team comprising sub-consultants for educational schemes.
Project Architect Requirements:
- ARB/RIBA Chartered Architect
- Minimum 5 years post qualification experience
- Previous experience within the Education sector – essential
- Recent (2021-25) Department of Education Schools experience on the current DfE Contractors Framework 21
- Demonstrable Secondary School project experience
- Good communications skills – client facing role, experience of the CEM Process.
- Experience of working with Contractor teams on the DfE High Value Band
- Proficiency with ArchiCAD will be highly desirable but those proficient with Revit will also be sought after
- Demonstrable job-running ability
- Sound knowledge of current UK legislation
- Hand-Drawing/Sketching skills – advantageous
- Full UK Driving licence
A highly attractive salary and benefits package would be on offer to the successful Project Architect (dependent on experience) plus the following benefits:
- Flexible hours & Hybrid working
- Annual bonus
- Generous holiday allowance
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Life insurance
Other benefits include subsidised regular social activities as the company are proud to create an environment that keeps employees happy, energised and motivated.
As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, they also offer support time to undertake professional qualifications and studies meaning that you can really accelerate your career development whilst continuing to increase your project experience.
If you feel that this position sounds like you and you can bring along the enthusiasm and positivity needed to make a success of the role then apply today!
Please contact Jimmy Penrose at Conrad Consulting on 01728 726 142 or simply apply to this advert for further information.