You'll take ownership of design development and coordination across a varied portfolio of education projects, from early feasibility and briefing through to technical design and construction. You'll be expected to strike the right balance between design quality, functionality, sustainability, regulatory compliance and buildability, so every scheme delivers against the brief.
Day to day, you'll lead and contribute to design reviews and stakeholder workshops, carry out accommodation analysis, develop options and support planning submissions, while coordinating architectural information with the wider project team.
You'll also help strengthen the practice's reputation in the education market and its ability to win new work, networking across the sector and getting involved with the developing relationships across the region
This is a key hire within an expanding education portfolio, with clear opportunities for professional development and a route towards Associate level.
About the practice
Our client is a respected, people-focused design practice with a collaborative studio culture and a strong reputation for inclusive, sustainable design. They work closely with clients, users and communities, and offer the stability of an established business alongside varied, meaningful project work.
Key responsibilities
Lead and support school projects through feasibility, concept, developed and technical design stages
Develop and present design proposals that meet the brief, DfE requirements and programme
Produce and coordinate drawings, layouts, schedules, reports and technical information
Lead and take part in design reviews, workshops and stakeholder engagement, working with clients, contractors, school users, DfE representatives and consultants
Deliver robust, compliant and buildable solutions, spotting and resolving design and technical issues early
Support studio leadership with team resourcing, programme and deliverables
Mentor and guide junior colleagues, sharing technical and project knowledge to support their development
About you
5 + years post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in the Education sector
ARB/RIBA registered Architect
Experience of education frameworks is highly desirable.
Confident in Revit and BIM workflows, with strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate design information clearly
A collaborative approach to working with clients and the wider project team
Keen to contribute to studio culture beyond project work
The successful Senior Architect will see a salary likely to be in the region of £42,500 - £50,000 Dependent on experience, Hybrid working and a host of other benefits.
If you are keen to learn more and interested in an opportunity recognised globally across Architecture and Construction the please reach out to Jimmy Penrose at Conrad Consulting to learn more – or click to apply
Salary description
£42500.00 - £50000.00 per year