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The Company:

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Join a top, design-led Aj100 award-winning architecture firm based in one of London's most vibrant areas, where creativity and collaboration thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Newly Qualified Architect or Part II Assistant Architect to contribute to a dynamic planning team, working closely with senior architects on high-profile UK Hospitality projects.

In this role, you will engage directly with clients, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality. You’ll oversee project reviews and quality assurance before they leave the studio, playing a key part in maintaining the firm’s excellent reputation.

With a strong focus on Hotel and Hospitality projects, as well as Residential, Built-to-Rent, and Co-living developments, our client offers a diverse portfolio that will challenge and grow your architectural skills. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, collaborative team player who thrives in a creative environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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We are looking to recruit an experienced, talented, creative Part 2 architectural assistant or a newly qualified architect with a strong ‘design eye’ to work on hospitaality projects with a focus on high quality / bespoke design. The successful candidates will prepare and develop drawings, models, images and other documents relating to design and technical documentation, covering planning stages.

This is a design led role with the below duties:

• a minimum of two to three years’ practice experience working at planning and concept stages on ideally UK hospitality projects or UK luxury residential projects
• excellent graphic skills and 3D design ability. Should be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp and have appropriate rendering competencies. Experience of Revit is required.
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, be confident, approachable and a strong team player
• comfortable and confident in both client facing and contractor facing roles
• will most likely have worked in a small to medium sized UK practice specialising in hospitality or residential projects      

Benefits:

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Our client provides a highly collaborative and supportive environment designed to help you grow within an award-winning team. Along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a pension plan, cycle-to-work schemes, travel loans, and more, they offer the flexibility of working from home two days a week after successfully completing the probation period.

The Studio:

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We are seeking a Project Architect to join a prestigious design-focused studio based in London or the Cotswolds, UK. Our client specialises in delivering a distinctive and creative architectural and design service across a diverse range of luxury residential and commercial building projects.

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The ideal candidate will possess significant industry experience with a proven track record of involvement in UK projects from concept to completion. A demonstrated passion for contributing to exceptional architectural projects is a key requirement for success in this role.

Summary of Role:

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We are in search of an outstanding architect to join a current team of 6, dedicated to working on a variety of luxury residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects across the UK. These projects typically range from 5 million to 10 million gbp in value.The ideal candidate should showcase high-quality work samples along with their application. A proactive and adaptable mindset, a strong appetite for learning, and a profound understanding of our clients' projects and culture are indispensable qualities for this role.

Requirements:

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You will have exceptional design and presentation skills, coupled with a firm dedication to delivering work of the highest quality. We are especially keen to connect with architects who have around 2 to 4 years of experience following their Part III qualification, along with a background in UK conservation/heritage projects.

• 3+ years of professional experience, post Part 3
• Sector relevant UK experience, across most work stages
• Strong design ethos and a passion for developing creative solutions
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is beneficial.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills
• An enthusiastic, friendly and pro-active attitude
• A willingness to partake and contribute to the vibrant studio

Why Work Here:

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Providing a competitive salary, open to negotiation based on experience, along with an annual bonus of up to 5% linked to company profits. Additional benefits include enhanced family leave, private medical insurance, an employee referral bonus, regular team experiences and events, and a fantastic opportunity for career development and advancement.

We are happy to be partnering with a number of successful architecture firms that specialise in the dynamic and rapidly growing sector of Data Centre projects. These projects are among the most exciting and tech-led typologies in the industry, and our clients are expanding their teams at various levels to meet the demand.

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We have similar roles with 4x different clients who are looking to grow Data Centre teams. The practices vary and offer different levels of experience. One thing they have in common is a strong pipeline of projects, excellent career progression and highly competitive salary and benefits.

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Location: London (some of the roles offer potential travel to Europe for projects and client meetings)

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Job Type: Full-Time

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Salary: DOE (£45-60K)

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The Role

• As an architect or technologist at the practice, you’ll typically be engaged on a major client account, working with a range of stakeholders (both in and outside the business), and managing a project team. Most of the projects are in the commercial sectors of data centres, logistics, and warehouse projects.
• A large proportion of the work is based both in the UK and outside of UK making travel opportunities available for those wishing to experience working on projects somewhere new.
• This role would suit a recently qualified architect, but applications are also welcomed from other relevant professional backgrounds, including architectural technologists and designers.   

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Key Responsibilities:

• A minimum of two years’ experience, preferably across all project work stages in a relevant sectors
• A good understanding of UK or EU permitting and construction
• Strong design skills and technical knowledge
• Solid working knowledge of REVIT
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent team working skills and a positive, pro-active attitude
• Great organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet dead lines
• Fluent in written and spoken English     

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Preferred Qualifications:

• RIBA / ARB or ACIAT / CIAT qualified
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in large-scale Data Centre, Warehouse, Logistics, or similar large-scale facility design
• Solid working proficiency with REVIT
• Proficiency in building codes and regulations
• Ability to travel internationally 

My client is a well known design studio, recognised as one of the world's best Hotel Architects and Interior Designers.

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Having won numerous awards for both design and delivery, they are now in need of a talented REVIT Technician / Architect with 3-5 year's work experience.

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Role and key tasks:

• Produce detailed technical information for tender packages and construction documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Working on Internal projects to assist with the delivery for RIBA Stages 3-5.
• Develop and refine Revit models aligned with my clients industry BIM Standards.
• Engage and collaborate with external consultants and contractors to ensure seamless project execution. This includes regular site visits, meetings, and communication to address any technical or design issues.
• Develop and refine architectural designs, ensuring they meet client's specifications and regulatory requirements. Provide creative solutions to design challenges.
• Utilise advanced Revit skills to produce high-quality architectural & interior drawing packs.
• Attend BIM coordination meetings; enforcement of BEP across the project.
• Contribute on the improvement of BIM workflows and the development of company’s BIM frameworks and Revit libraries.
• Assist team with PIM authoring, federation and coordination, clash detection, product data creation and mining.
• Keep up to date with the latest innovation in the BIM world and suggested best practice methods.
• Manage BIM coordination issues and engage with the design teams for resolution.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Architecture and/or Engineering.
• Knowledge of BIM Level 2 frameworks.
• Experience as Revit Architect / BIM coordination, familiar with RIBA stages 3 -5.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working as BIM Technician.
• Advanced experience and competence in Revit authoring and collaboration between Revit & Navisworks Manage.

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Software Knowledge:

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Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autocad, BIM Collab, BIM 360, Enscape

The Client:

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This respected architectural studio, led by four accomplished directors and supported by approximately 25 dedicated professionals, boasts an impressive track record of staff development and retention. With 35 years of industry expertise and a distinctive Employee Owned Trust status, they've solidified their position as a reputable and trusted firm. Specialising in retail, commercial, educational, leisure, mixed-use, and residential developments, they've gained global recognition, particularly for their impactful datacentre projects. Their long-lasting success is grounded in client trust and a commitment to consistently delivering projects to the highest standards through collaborative efforts among a team of talented individuals and specialised consultants.

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Summary of Role:

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This role is unique, presenting an opportunity for career advancement within the company with the potential to evolve into an Associate position in the future. You will be working full time on Data Centre Projects in all design stages all over Europe. Previous experience in Data Centre work would be a great advantage, however training can be provided for candidates who can demonstrate capability of running multi-disciplinary international design teams. Your main focus will be master planning Data Centre sites across Europe and working with a European design team. Although full project involvement is required the majority of work will be across Riba stages A to D.

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Ideal Candidate:

• You should be a Project Leader / Architect who has the future intention of stepping into an Associate Role
• You should have at least 3 years post qualified experience
• You are independent and resourceful, able to report on team work to an Associate Director.
• You are an RIBA / ARB member
• Particular experience needs to be mostly / very strong in RIBA stages A to D more than in stages E to F
• You should have at least 3 years Revit / BIM
• Must demonstrate ability and experience in the lead designer role managing the full design team.

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Desirable:

• Experience in the design and co-ordination of complex tender packages for fit-outs and complex M&E led projects.
• Experience in checking technical submissions.
• Track record on working with Client Design Standards.
• Leading and managing multinational multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Current Passport and have the ability to travel freely in Europe without Visa. Must be willing to do overseas site meetings within Europe twice monthly when required by programme.
• Revit / BIM on complex models. Clash detection / Navis works an advantage. Must have worked on fully integrated / federated models from a large multi-disciplinary team.

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Why Work Here:

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In this close-knit and collaborative environment, some staff members have dedicated over two decades to the company, beginning as juniors and now holding directorial positions. This nurturing atmosphere fosters passion and presents a long-term opportunity, abundant with career progression prospects and flexible working and hybrid options (1-2 days a week from home). The applicant must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Join our client, a prestigious British architecture practice, renowned globally as a design leader and ranked within the Global Top 100 of architectural practices. With nine offices across the UK and abroad, boasting a team of 280 professionals, our client has been shaping the architectural landscape for over a century. Headquartered in the heart of London on an elegant car-free piazza, they are currently seeking a talented and experienced Architect to join their London team and contribute to a significant aviation project. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the project, utilizing your technical expertise and collaborating with internal teams. The successful candidate will thrive in a friendly and inclusive working environment, exploring creativity while enjoying their work.

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Key qualifications include:

• Being a registered RIBA, ARB, or equivalent Architect with a background in the UK projects.
• The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in the aviation sector, having seen through all stages of at least one airport project.
• Proficiency in Revit and high-level CAD skills are essential, along with expertise in NBS Chorus specification systems and a solid understanding of UK Building Systems, Regulations, and construction types.
• The role requires effective communication skills, both verbal and visual, and familiarity with town planning procedures.        

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In return, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression. If you are ready to contribute to a global design leader's success and have a passion for architectural excellence, apply now to be a part of this exciting opportunity.