Senior Architect / Director

This is a full-time role and central to our in-house Architectural discipline, predominantly undertaking feasibility and scheme design work (i.e. RIBA work stages 0-3 incl.) but also providing guidance and general liaison once projects are passed on to our various technical design teams to ensure a cohesive and seamless design evolution and delivery (i.e. through RIBA work stages 4-7 incl.) . Additionally, experienced Architects with conservation experience (AABC or similar appropriate accreditation) are also welcome to apply and would, in addition to the above role, also head up and be given the remit and support to expand the Practice's Heritage & Conservation section. This is a hybrid role, with the majority of work being undertaken in our offices in Stoke-On-Trent, but after an initial qualifying period, there is the potential for flexibility to work remotely. Currently, our workload is generally of a regional nature, although we work nationally. Accordingly, all applicants must hold a full, clean drivers licence and have their own vehicle.

• Must be ARB registered.
• Strong contemporary design skills and the ability to 'think outside the box'
• Design philosophy must demonstrate sustainability and energy efficiency as core values
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable and able to work as part of a team as well as in isolation
• Proficient knowledge of prevailing planning legislation
• Awareness of general build costs and ability to design within given budget cost limits
• Must have excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent in the use of BIM (We use ArchiCAD throughout- training will be given where necessary)
• Must be proficient in use of general software tools ( Word, Outlook, Excel, NBS, etc)
• Must be prepared to assist in mentoring younger and less experienced professionals in the Practice.
• Membership of the RIBA would be an advantage but is not essential.
• A relevant conservation accreditation (e.g., AABC or similar) would also be an advantage but is not essential.
• Must be able to demonstrate minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in similar work environments.
  
  Wood Goldstraw Yorath is North Staffordshire's largest and longest standing Architectural Practice and was established in 1874. The Practice operates nationally and is Quality Assured to ISO 9001 and 14001. Operating in sectors such as private housing, social housing, commercial, industrial, health, educational, and ecclesiastical, Wood Goldstraw Yorath is a multi-disciplinary Practice whose core disciplines are Architecture, Quantity Surveying/Construction Cost Management, CDM Consultancy/Principal Designers & Project Managers. We operate on a digital, paper-light basis utilising BIM (ArchiCAD Building Information Modelling) across all of our projects to facilitate a fully inclusive process culminating in successful, cost effective, high-quality solutions.
  
  upward of £40k - salary and package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, The salary range will commence at @£40k although the successful applicant will be rewarded with a salary/reimbursement package commensurate with their specific qualifications and experience.