Project Architect / Lead Architect

To work on international data centre projects – with flexible hours and hybrid working

Permanent

Salary Guide: £40,000 – £50,000 

Summary

A West London Architect’s practice is currently recruiting an experienced lead Architect or Project Architect to join their London team and work on UK and International technical large scale projects – from date centres to category B fit outs.

The practice is international with other offices in Europe and combined they take on projects globally – however, this role is to work in London and assist in growing the capacity of the London team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Project Architect or Lead Architect to become a key player taking lead on projects and working with a small team to ensure deadlines are met and clients are happy. With a growing client base of international blue-chip companies, the practice is looking for new team members to join within the next two months – if you can start sooner, with a shorter notice period, please highlight this in your application.

The role will be based in the office three days a week, two days remote – where laptops and tech will be provided. There is an opportunity to be in more if wished, but no pressure and lovely hybrid opportunity for long-term working.

The right candidate should be:

• qualified RIBA or ARB Architect, with at least 5 years post qualification
• able to work autonomously, with minimal supervision, across all RIBA work stages
• comfortable liaising with clients, planners, building control, compiling presentations and have previous experience producing complete tender, detail and construction information
• have good knowledge of UK building and planning regulations, with examples of high quality work across multiple projects and sectors
• be a go getter, problem solver and happy to get stuck in
• able to lead internal teams to ensure workload is managed and deadlines met

Relevant skills:

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• working knowledge of Revit in a BIM office setting (essential)
• experience working on data centres is desirable, but not essential
• ability to operate independently and with a high level of self-motivation
• Good understanding of the planning system and building laws in the UK
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and other professions

In return you will be offered:

• Exposure to one of the most competitive and growing architectural markets in the world
• A progressive and positive working environment with a lovely team
• A competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days holiday
• Flexible working hours and one day a week work from home available to all of the team
• Social drinks and trips to Europe annually

One last thing…

If you fit the criteria of skills, characteristics and software knowledge for this exciting Lead Architect / Project Architect role to work on technical Revit data centre projects, then please apply below.

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Karen Rothwell

Karen comes from a design background and has been immersed in the property and construction industry for the past 5 years. From design and technical production, to onsite experience, this broad experience allows her to spot and match individuals skillset with client requirements for their growing teams, to create a winning situation for both sides.

Job # 18441