This family run construction company based in West London is seeking an experienced qualified Architect to join their team and play an integral part in the business. This job may appeal to someone looking to move from an architectural practice to a client side role, or someone who is working for a larger developer and looking for greater responsibility where their contribution will be recognised. The job role provides a great opportunity to take your technical design and project coordination skills and apply them in a development. Projects are mainly focussed within the residential/mixed use markets across London and you will need to have both front end and technical/site experience. You will have a good working knowledge of current UK Building Regulations and the planning and building process generally.
This is an exciting prospect to join such a rapidly growing company so if you would like to know more, please send your details to Gina Macedo on the Architecture Team.
Leeward Living is a multi-faceted design/build concrete home company specializing in structures that withstand the demands of coastal storms. We design for our clients a lifestyle unsurpassed in the industry whereby the best of coastal living is on display. Our homes are unique structures with reduced maintenance and energy costs for homeowners.
Job description:
We are currently seeking a well-qualified individual with the necessary skills to fulfill a Junior Architect role within the firm. The primary duties of the Junior Architect are to perform layout and detailing on architectural projects which will require production/design experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications. The Junior Architect will work directly under a licensed architect.
The candidate should be a design oriented technical architect with strong design and graphic skills. They will independently coordinate the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a product, participate in reviews with various government agencies for code compliances notably co-op boards and the Department of Buildings NYC.
Architectural duties include:
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD (Parametric abilities a plus) to design ground-up single-family homes.
- Proficient in Microsoft office and Adobe suite.
- Eagerness to learn and engage in the technical side of the practice.
- Ability to multi-task with a strong aptitude for organization
Detail oriented drafting.
- Able to take direction and work independently.
- Conducting design & development.
- Contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with a Project Manager.
- Reviewing architectural documents for areas of conflict with disciplines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture required.
- 1-2 Years’ experience in construction or at an architecture firm preferred but not required.
- Previous experience in residential housing preferred.
- Desire to obtain Registered Architect preferred.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Experience and/or interested in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required.