Architect

Architect

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £35-42,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Architect with a passion for building conservation to join a friendly, RIBA-chartered practice based in Oxfordshire.

The practice has a strong focus on sustainability and historic buildings, taking pride in revitalising and enhancing existing structures through innovative, thoughtful and sensitive design. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Architect to take a key role within the team, contributing design expertise to the preservation and enhancement of historic buildings while delivering projects from concept through to completion.

Requirements:

• Significant UK-based experience working as an Architect, ideally within a conservation, heritage or historic buildings environment.
• ARB registration and RIBA qualification, or equivalent professional accreditation.
• A genuine passion for historic buildings, building conservation and sustainable design.
• Strong design and technical knowledge, with an understanding of historic building conservation, maintenance, repair and sensitive adaptation.
• Proven experience developing projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience producing high-quality drawings and detailed design information.
• Good knowledge of UK planning, building regulations and relevant conservation requirements.
• Strong project, programme and budget management skills.
• Experience in contract administration and a good understanding of construction contracts.
• Experience managing or supporting a small team and contributing to the development of colleagues.
• A full, clean driving licence, access to a car and the ability to commute within the Oxfordshire region.

Role:

• Leading and contributing to projects through all stages, from initial concept and feasibility through to completion.
• Developing thoughtful, creative and contextually sensitive architectural designs for historic and existing buildings.
• Producing and coordinating high-quality design, technical and construction information.
• Working on the conservation, maintenance, repair, restoration and sensitive adaptation of historic buildings.
• Applying sustainable design principles to improve the performance, longevity and usability of existing buildings.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, contractors, conservation specialists and other project stakeholders.
• Preparing and submitting planning, listed building and other relevant applications.
• Managing project programmes and budgets to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Assisting with or undertaking contract administration duties and supporting projects throughout the construction phase.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to a high architectural and technical standard while respecting the historic significance, character and context of each building.
• Taking a key role within the practice, supporting colleagues, contributing to design development and helping to maintain high standards across the team.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to join a friendly and highly regarded RIBA-chartered practice.
• The chance to work on a varied and interesting range of historic, heritage and conservation-focused projects.
• A key architectural position with opportunities to take on leadership and project management responsibilities.
• The opportunity to develop and expand expertise in building conservation, heritage and sustainable design.
• Involvement in projects from concept through to completion, with exposure to all stages of the design and construction process.
• The chance to work on the sensitive restoration, repair, adaptation and enhancement of important historic buildings.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and progression within the practice.
• A rewarding opportunity to play a key role in delivering thoughtful and sustainable solutions for the built environment.

To apply, please call Sophie on , or alternatively send your CV and portfolio to