Jobs in Keston

Senior Architect
Bromley
Salary up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension
Blaymires Recruitment is representing a successful multi-disciplinary professional design consultancy, based in Bromley, who is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Architect to join the business.
This is an interesting and varied role, working on public sector housing, education, civic and leisure projects from inception through to completion. It would suit a Registered Architect with strong design and technical ability who is looking to take on responsibility, manage project delivery, and play a key role within a successful and growing division of the business.
The company is a supportive, collaborative practice, that provides excellent scope for progression for an ambitious Architect who enjoys client contact, technical coordination, design leadership and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The Role
As Senior Architect, you will be responsible for managing major design projects under the direction of a Partner. You will lead design work across a range of public sector schemes, liaising with clients, contractors and other professionals while managing both conceptual and detailed design packages.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing major design projects from feasibility stage through to completion
* Leading and coordinating design teams on larger projects
* Producing design feasibility studies, concept designs, planning applications and technical production information
* Liaising with clients on policy, design and technical matters
* Managing project programmes, resources and financial performance to support profitability and cash flow
* Providing technical and design management across projects
* Presenting concept designs at fee tender stage
* Promoting the value of good architectural design and strong technical delivery within the practice
* Supporting the marketing and development of design services
* Undertaking the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer where required
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be a Registered Architect with a strong blend of design, technical and project management capability. You will be confident managing projects, communicating with clients and consultants, and leading others within a design team environment.
You will need:
* Registered Architect status
* Strong design and technical ability
* Experience producing planning applications and technical / production information packages
* Ability to lead a team on larger projects
* Good presentation skills and confidence presenting design proposals
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, contractors and professional teams
* Experience managing conceptual and detailed design packages
* Good knowledge of Revit, Photoshop and InDesign
* Commercial awareness, including programming, resourcing and financial management of project work
* Drive, ambition and a desire to progress within a successful consultancy
* Experience working on public sector housing, education, civic or leisure schemes would be particularly relevant.
On Offer
* Salary up to £70,000.
* Car allowance of £5,000.
* Pension.
* Healthcare / private healthcare cover.
* Professional memberships paid for.
* CPD and further training.
* Company laptop, tablet, and mobile phone.
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
* Personal development and progression opportunities.
If you would like further information about this role, then contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment