Associate Architect Birminigham

Alex Harp Recruitment

Job Description

and career prospects!

A leading and established UK Architectural & Engineering design practice, now seeks an experienced Senior Architect for the position of Associate Architect in their Birmingham office. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in taking projects from inception to completion and have the maturity and necessary skills to lead and manage teams and delegate project assignments.

You will take on a lead role as a team leader designing creative sustainable solutions for multi-disciplinary projects liaising with clients ensuring expectations are met. You should have considerable experience in a variety of sectors and have a flexible, enthusiastic approach that will motivate those around you. The firm's main sectors are in the areas of Defence, Law & Order and Education.

Key Responsibilities:

•Management of projects from £1m to £100m, meeting client objectives regarding quality, cost & programme
•Execution of large projects with defined design, cost and programme parameters
•Business Development – Build and maintain client relationships, helping to identify business opportunities
•Effective self-management as you may be allocated more than one project at a time
•Provide technical input and supervise technical input by other team members
•Prepare quality submissions and offers with the support of the Associate Director

Requirements:

ARCUK registered Architect with a good portfolio of completed work demonstrating good design skills & technical knowledge. AutoCAD proficient with sound knowledge of UK Building regulations. Experience of education/schools projects a distinct advantage

•Qualified to Degree level in Architecture and ideally working as a RIBA registered Part III Architect for ideally a minimum of three years
•Preferably you will have a track record in managing projects from inception through to completion, ideally in the UK
•Be enthusiastic, committed, driven, ambitious and a key team player who is flexible and focused on delivering for the client
•Possess an eye for quality, have a strong design flair and accomplished technical skills
•Experience in managing, motivating and coordinating teams of Architects & Technicians
•Comfortable dealing with clients and contractors
•Strong communication and inter-personnel skills
•Self motivated, can operate on own initiative with considerable organizational skills with a clear ambition to succeed in your career

Benefits: a generous package and superb career prospects are available to the successful candidate.

Please include examples of your work with your CV and make sure to write the above REF number next to your name.

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