Job Description
As a member of the architectural team, you will create designs for new construction projects, alterations and redevelopments. You’ll also use your specialist construction knowledge and high-level drawing skills to design buildings that are functional, safe, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing. You will stay involved throughout the construction process, adapting the plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors or client needs.
Responsibilities:
- Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications
- Liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects
- Working around constraining factors such as town planning regulations, environmental impact and project budget
- Working closely with a team of other professionals such as site engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists.
- Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
- Specifying the requirements for assigned projects
- Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
- Playing a part in project and team management
- Travelling regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings
Qualification:
- BSc/ HND in Architecture (Design and Drafting)
Experience
- 6 years post graduation experience as a junior/trainee architect.
Project Experience Required:
- Display good understanding of consultant's drawings (Structural, MEP, production of detailed drawings for project onsite). Good rapport and relationship management skills with all stakeholders