Architect – Residential
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Velocity Recruitment
Salary: £36,000 – £54,000 per year
Architect
THE CLIENT
The Client- a residential property developer based in Essex who delivers enduring value and brings a renewed sense of identity to UK properties.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
Supporting the Senior Architect to promote the highest standards of residential design within New Homes & Communities (NH&C) and ensure that these are generated cost effectively.
To assist in the design and development of new house designs ensuring layouts are both individual and competitive in meeting the requirements of the Group’s stakeholders.
MAIN TASKS:
The perfect candidate will provide master planning and urban design skills/service to NH&C including written documents such as ‘Design and Access Statements’ and design codes, prepares sketch schemes and negotiate and submit Planning Applications on behalf of the Group, where directed.
They will also design and co-ordinate in conjunction with Associate Director (Design) the production of new home designs.
The ideal person will liaise with the Regional Estimators on the costing of house designs and associated details to ensure that the most economical solutions are incorporated into Design Proposals, liaise with the Land, Development & Commercial Teams on the feasibility of sites, analysis and costing of house designs and associated details to meet commercial requirements.
They will keep up-to-date with legislation for planning, associated codes and standards, e.g. Building for Life, Lifetime Homes etc.; building regulations and CDM.
When required, they will visit sites to monitor the design and detailing of schemes/dwellings to ensure consistency and quality of design and construction.
Monitor and manage fee proposals & programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time & to budget. Monitor new procedures and legislation and assesse implications on design and inform subsidiaries on suggested ways forward.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
•Qualifications: At least RIBA Part 3 with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience, principally in residential developments.
•Knowledge of current planning procedures and Building Regulations and associated legislation.
•Sound knowledge of traditional construction methods and detailing.
•Good communication and presentation skills
•high quality free hand drawing ability
•software knowledge, as a minimum intermediate level for Revit, Sketchup, AutoCAD and the Adobe (i.e. Photoshop)
This is a great opportunity to work for the country’s top development company!
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