Architect jobs in Newhaven

Architectus are seeking a talented Architect/Technologist to join our growing practice.

Company Description

Based near Worthing station, Architectus is a well-established, friendly team of experienced architects and technologists with a strong reputation for delivering mixed-use residential new build and refurbishment projects across London and the south-east of the UK. We are a growing practice that focusses on quality and technical excellence, good office atmosphere, and pride ourselves on encouraging staff to develop and grow with the practice and be involved in all aspects of a project from initial phases through to handover. We work on all RIBA stages providing early feasibility studies right through to handover.

Role Description

As an Architect/Technologist, you will take a leading role in the technical delivery of large-scale projects, predominantly within the residential sector. You will be responsible for progressing schemes from RIBA Stage 2 onwards, ensuring design quality, buildability, and coordination through to construction. You will help to deliver BIM projects to a range of clients, from small developers to Tier 1 contractors. We work in both Revit and AutoCAD, are at the cutting edge of software capability and are keen to teach new staff correct modelling technique.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of detailed planning/technical drawings and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD and other related software
• Support the development of design concepts, presentations and reports
• Demonstrate an ability to manage deadlines, switch between tasks, and adapt to new workflows and tools.
• Regular interaction with the wider design team, preparing correspondence to assist in the progression of a given project.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, technical design standards, and relevant legislation
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude to problem solving.

Experience

• 3+ years of post-qualification practice-based experience.
• Familiarity with UK Building Regulations, and RIBA Work Stages.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite. Additional training will be given
• Some experience in taking a lead on projects and project teams collaborating with client, consultants and contractors.
• Effective time management to complete work to set deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to engage with the project team, and wider consultants.

What’s on Offer

As a practice, we are passionate about nurturing talent and providing an open, engaging studio environment, with mentorship and support through the stages of your career.

This is a studio-based role, with attendance required in the office five days per week. In return, we offer a professional yet relaxed working environment, a supportive and sociable team, and an established development structure including regular CPDs and yearly career reviews.

We also offer a competitive salary/bonus, flexible working, a company pension plan and regular team social events. There is also on-site parking.

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worthing, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person