Churchill Retirement Living may only be second biggest in its sector, but it is the best, as voted for by the over 50’s housing awards, wining for the 5th consecutive year "The Most Outstanding Retirement Housing Operator in the UK".

We are seeking an Architect / Architectural Designer to join our in house design team based at our regional office in Bromsgrove where we provide professional design services to assist the purchase of land and achieve planning permissions.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

- Experience working on multi-storey residential schemes, preferably flatted developments either for a developer or within an architect’s practice working for developers.
- A commercial approach to creative design.
- Excellent design and presentation skills.
- A high proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop and Sketchup.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Technical detailing & building regulations awareness.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- A high degree of professional competence.
- Excellent inter-personal, negotiating and communication skills for business dealings with Regional Directors, local authority officers and specialist consultants.

Duties will include preparation of feasibility plans, sketch design proposals, Design and Access Statements, planning application drawings and assisting with appeal inquiries. Applicants should hold appropriate architectural qualifications although it is not essential to be fully qualified.

To apply please send your CV to Chris Main, Recruitment Manager at email.

Churchill Retirement PLC, www.churchillretirement.co.uk
hr3@churchillretirement.co.uk

Serves as Senior Interior Architectural Designer responsible to and under the direction of the Design Principal.

Responsibilities:

The Project Architectural Designer oversees all aspects of the design, coordination and documentation of the project. He/She defines the program requirements based on client scope and develops the schematic design, prepares the interior architectural documentation and consistently communicates with the client and project consultants. He/She works closely with the Project FF&E Designer to maintain the integrity of design and assure all finishes are properly and clearly documented. He/She reviews construction documentation through the implementation of design to ensure clarity and quality of concept is maintained through detail level.

Requirements and qualifications:

- Minimum of 15+ years experience in 5 Star Hospitality & Gaming Design Projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture or related experience.
- Must be passionate about all aspects of design.
- Computer skills including: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp.
- Must be a team player with an acute attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and service multiple projects at once.
- Ability to work with international clients.

Design Search Associates offers a referral bonus program if you refer a candidate that our client hires. These bonuses range from $500 up to $10,000.

Only fully qualified candidates need apply. Please forward your resume and portfolio to email. Please indicate the position and location in the subject line of your email.

Design Search Associates, www.designsearchassociates.com
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