Architect

Architect

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £35-42,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Architect with a passion for building conservation to join a friendly, RIBA-chartered practice based in Oxfordshire.

The practice has a strong focus on sustainability and historic buildings, taking pride in revitalising and enhancing existing structures through innovative, thoughtful and sensitive design. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Architect to take a key role within the team, contributing design expertise to the preservation and enhancement of historic buildings while delivering projects from concept through to completion.

Requirements:

• Significant UK-based experience working as an Architect, ideally within a conservation, heritage or historic buildings environment.
• ARB registration and RIBA qualification, or equivalent professional accreditation.
• A genuine passion for historic buildings, building conservation and sustainable design.
• Strong design and technical knowledge, with an understanding of historic building conservation, maintenance, repair and sensitive adaptation.
• Proven experience developing projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience producing high-quality drawings and detailed design information.
• Good knowledge of UK planning, building regulations and relevant conservation requirements.
• Strong project, programme and budget management skills.
• Experience in contract administration and a good understanding of construction contracts.
• Experience managing or supporting a small team and contributing to the development of colleagues.
• A full, clean driving licence, access to a car and the ability to commute within the Oxfordshire region.

Role:

• Leading and contributing to projects through all stages, from initial concept and feasibility through to completion.
• Developing thoughtful, creative and contextually sensitive architectural designs for historic and existing buildings.
• Producing and coordinating high-quality design, technical and construction information.
• Working on the conservation, maintenance, repair, restoration and sensitive adaptation of historic buildings.
• Applying sustainable design principles to improve the performance, longevity and usability of existing buildings.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, contractors, conservation specialists and other project stakeholders.
• Preparing and submitting planning, listed building and other relevant applications.
• Managing project programmes and budgets to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Assisting with or undertaking contract administration duties and supporting projects throughout the construction phase.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to a high architectural and technical standard while respecting the historic significance, character and context of each building.
• Taking a key role within the practice, supporting colleagues, contributing to design development and helping to maintain high standards across the team.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to join a friendly and highly regarded RIBA-chartered practice.
• The chance to work on a varied and interesting range of historic, heritage and conservation-focused projects.
• A key architectural position with opportunities to take on leadership and project management responsibilities.
• The opportunity to develop and expand expertise in building conservation, heritage and sustainable design.
• Involvement in projects from concept through to completion, with exposure to all stages of the design and construction process.
• The chance to work on the sensitive restoration, repair, adaptation and enhancement of important historic buildings.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and progression within the practice.
• A rewarding opportunity to play a key role in delivering thoughtful and sustainable solutions for the built environment.

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed), or alternatively send your CV and portfolio to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you soon!