Project Running Architect - Brixton, London

A boutique sized (and cat loving) practice based in the heart of Brixton, seeks an experienced Architect to confidently run a number of high value projects, through from inception to completion.

Specialists in mid to high end residences, project locations include; the Home Counties, Hampshire, Cheshire, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bahrain, Nepal, the USA, the Isle of Man and the South of France. You will be joining a family run business, where the team consist of 3 light hearted and fun designers and 4 lazy, but loving cats.

Role & Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Directors on project progress
• Running mid - high end residential project yourself with your small team (usually 2-3 projects at one time)
• Help manage and mentor more junior team members
• Full job running responsibilities through RIBA project stages 1-7
• Liaison with contractors and clients
• Ensuring work is produced and delivered to a high standard and meeting tight deadlines

Required Skills & Experience

• Progress projects through all RIBA work stages, often involving listed historic buildings
• Have comprehensive knowledge and enthusiasm for both contemporary and classical detailing and technique
• Confident running a project from inception all the way through to completion
• Happy to work independently on projects with confidence
• Extensive coordination experience with clients, contractors, and consultants
• Be proficient in AutoCAD with outstanding design and technical capabilities
• Extremely technical with the ability to resolve architectural solutions
• Have client facing experience
• Able to work on multiple projects at one time
• Good knowledge of contract administration and procurement
• A love for external detailing
• Able to envision your professional growth within a small business
• A strong work ethic
• Friendly and personable
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English

Salary & Package

£36,000 - £40,000 DOE + Statutory workplace pension

What you get back

• Social events
• Close to local amenities
• Good transport links
• The office is home to 4 lovely felines (cats), so please be aware upon application in case you have any allergies.