Burgess Architects is hiring an architect/architectural designer to join its practice in London.
Burgess Architects is looking for an inquisitive and enthusiastic recently qualified architect or architectural designer with post-Part 2 experience to join its busy design-led practice in Kennington in London.
There are excellent opportunities for career development as part of this small and motivated, supportive team.
Your responsibilities:
- day-to-day responsibility for one or two projects depending on size
- pro-actively manage your projects, setting deadlines and coordinating the design
- liaise with consultants and contractors as required, report to the client
- all with ready support from the principal and the rest of the team
- collaborate on design discussions on all office projects
- develop a specialism and become office lead in anything: social media, sustainable services, the perfect origami Christmas tree
- interest and commitment to developing the practice outlook and culture as we grow
Your skills and experience:
- one years’ experience in UK on small scale/domestic projects for RIBA Stage 4 to 5 minimum
- design-focused with passion for detailing and materiality
- experience of managing jobs on-site, liaising with contractors and the contract administration processes
- software in use: Vectorworks, SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, Word, Excel
Your attributes:
- flexible, enthusiastic and determined
- careful, thorough and keen to take responsibility and initiative
- independent worker with exceptional organisational skills and efficient approach to tasks
- awareness and interest in low carbon approaches to design and specification
- excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
- eligible to work in the UK
The salary is commensurate with experience, permanent position.
Burgess Architects is an equal opportunities employer.