Part 3 architect

Claridge Architects has an opportunity for a Part 3 architect to join its London-based team.
Claridge Architects is an award-winning, design-led practice based in Marble Arch, London, in business for 20 years and with projects in various cities in the UK. We are known for our contemporary, contextual and sensitive designs predominantly in the residential and commercial sectors.
We are currently looking for a talented and enthusiastic Part 3 architect, to join our vibrant team, working on large-scale residential and co-living projects country-wide. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to job-run various projects at different stages in a supportive environment. The practice is looking for someone to grow with the practice and establish themselves as a core member of the team. Applicants should combine demonstrable design and communication skills with good technical knowledge and experience in taking projects through to concept design, planning approval and coordinated design stages.
The successful candidates will be confident, friendly and efficient. Enthusiastic about working as part of a dynamic and energetic team and happy to assist wherever required. Our office is a young and social one, so having a great personality is key.
Responsibilities:
producing drawings for planning applications
liaising directly with clients and producing effective presentations
leading coordination with external consultants and dealing with queries effectively, driving project-related matters to conclusion
enthusiastically lead and motivate a small in-house team
Skills required:
a comprehensive understanding of the UK building regulations and the UK planning framework
personal motivation and discipline to work independently as well as within a team environment
excellent design skills to deliver high-quality design across a variety of scales and in complex urban settings
an ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
effective reporting against timescales and deliverables to the Director & Senior management
excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
a good technical mind and an eye for detail
be presentable and confident with both client and contractor-facing responsibilities
excellent English, both written and verbal, and eligible to work in the UK
Additional skills welcome:
Vectorworks experience
Revit and/or AutoCAD experience on live projects within the UK
3D modelling experience (SketchUp)
NBS specification writing
Benefits:
salary based on experience
RIBA pension scheme
22 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service in addition to UK public and bank holidays
discretionary three days paid holiday in addition to basic entitlement to cover Christmas closure
summer Fridays, the studio closes at 1 pm in August
RIBA and ARB membership fees paid for all qualified staff
comprehensive programme of in-house CPD seminars, one day’s personal CPD provision per year
additional study leave for professional exams
gym membership subsidy
social and sports such as running, marathons, social evenings and drinks out
There are excellent opportunities for career progression, offering successful candidates the chance to become a key member of an established practice.
Apply for this role via the apply for job button below, including the following items:
your CV
a brief PDF Portfolio with examples of your work in A3 format, construction details essential
a short covering letter about yourself
Interviews will take place as soon as possible. No agencies, please.
Due to high volumes of applications please note we are only able to respond to successful candidates.
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