Architect, Architectural Technologist

RGP are looking for an experienced Architect or an Architectural Technologist with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience, strong Revit skills and a working knowledge of industrial retail and refurbishment projects.

We are a well-established medium-sized Manchester-based practice, with a varied portfolio of work across a diverse range of commercial sectors. We are a close friendly team of hands-on Directors, Architects and skilled Technicians. Your role requires that you take on responsibility for projects from start to finish, including preparing drawings and specifications, working collaboratively with a director. For some projects, you will be required to liaise directly with clients, consultants and contractors; or on others working collaboratively within an in-house team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Working on numerous projects at all stages from inception to completion


• Preparing designs and submission for planning approval, building regulation consent


• Ensuring CDM requirements are satisfied


• Preparing detailed designs, working drawings and NBS specifications


• Overseeing projects on site including site inspections


• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the latest statutory building legislation


• Ensure that the running of the project is kept within set financial goals and deadlines


• Working alone or within a small team as projects require


• Reporting to the Director on project progress


• Many projects are outside of Manchester and will require travel.
  
  RIBA Part III Qualified, ARB registered, Architect or a CIAT qualification, or a university degree in Architectural Technology or equivalent


• A minimum of 5 years' UK work experience in a building design capacity, including extensive experience of production information on a range of projects


• Good Design and presentational skills


• An understanding of working on commercial buildings


• Experience of working on contemporary new and refurbishment design and build projects


• Experience of working through a variety of RIBA stages


• Able to demonstrate a practical approach and experience of construction detailing


• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations


• Good IT skills and working knowledge of Office 365 and AutoCad/Revit


• Have a friendly approach and a willingness to work as a team player


• A willingness to absorb our culture and extend your skills whilst bringing fresh ideas and experience to our practice making a difference and contributing towards your career progression


• Applicants must be based in the UK and be able to show evidence of eligibility to work in the UK


• a driving license would be advantageous
  
  Contributary pension scheme


• Gym membership


• 23 days paid holiday leave increasing with service, plus bank holidays


• Membership Subscriptions to Professional bodies reimbursed


Our office is located close to Bury Town Centre and Bury Metro station. We are a family friendly practice and are fully set up for remote working and can discuss flexible working hours if this is suitable.
Salary subject to experience.