About the job

Description

Architect

Blackheath, London, 4 days a week, 1 day from home

Salary: Up to £43,000

Hours: 35 hours Monday to Friday (Full-time)

About the company

The company are a turnkey modular build company dedicated to developing high specification zero carbon homes in operation. Their focus is on the delivery of high quality modular buildings and associated services that not only meet but surpass all relevant statutory and regulatory standards.

The company offer a revolutionary cost-effective, eco-friendly, affordable housing solution through the utilisation of volumetric offsite MMC technology.

Job Description

You will work within a small team on diverse projects, ranging from small to large-scale residential developments. Your role will involve active participation in all stages of design, including concept modelling, planning deliverables, technical drawing, and site work.

All projects are Net Zero Carbon by design, requiring you to undertake environmental modelling, carbon calculations, and sustainability strategies.

As part of a combined architectural and construction practice, you will engage with construction methodologies and strategies, taking an active role in planning construction phases, costing, specifying, and overseeing site progress.

This role suits individuals with a keen interest in the construction and delivery of projects and/or prior experience with post-planning duties.

Desired Software Experience

• Autodesk Revit & Revit Plugins — Some experience across all RIBA Stages 0-7, with technical experience and BIM Level 2 or an Autodesk certification preferred
• Lumion — Rendering software skills
• Adobe Suite — Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro skills
• Autodesk Forma — Not essential but preferable

Key Experience Required

• Minimum Part III UK qualification
• ARB registered
• Previous work in residential development at the planning or technical stages
• Modular / MMC / Offsite experience preferred, or a keen interest in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
• Previous experience with sustainable design and construction

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and edit drawings, models, images, and other documents relating to the design under the guidance of the project leader or nominated architect
• Lead the creation of design and access statements
• Produce architectural drawings and models for planning and technical use
• Develop representations of design options for further discussion by the design team, where required
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of and compliance with UK regulations and standards in residential design
• Show evidence of a strong design understanding, e.g., a good design portfolio
• Exhibit good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
• Maintain a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working with a proactive mindset
• Work independently from home as needed
• Follow a hybrid working policy: 4 days in the office, 1 day work from home, with additional flexibility upon request
• Take initiative in response to direction or instruction
• Demonstrate the ability to understand design decisions taken by others

Note: This job description reflects the core activities of the role, though there may be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The company are an equal opportunities employer, ensuring all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. They are committed to preventing discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.