ROLE:   5 days full-time

LOCATION:   Flexible, hybrid working between our Thame Studio in Oxfordshire and some home working

REPORTS TO:  Associate Director of Architecture

SALARY:   Dependent on Experience

Company Overview 

HollandGreen is a renowned Design Practice with associated entities, including Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, and Project Management. We are dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable designs that meet the diverse needs of our clients.

Due to recent exciting growth, we are looking for an energetic and self-motivated Senior Architect to join our team and lead projects across the RIBA work stages from concept to completion. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Architect with great design skills to use their creativity to deliver exceptional designs for our clients. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the design team across multiple high-end projects in the Studio and will be supported to grow and develop within the company as they help build the profile and brand that is HollandGreen.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities

The tasks and responsibilities of this position cover, but are not limited to:

• Lead projects and coordinate the design team from concept to completion
• Provide an exceptional experience for HollandGreen clients throughout the design and build process
• Deliver architectural projects of the highest quality with sustainability at the core
• Support the Directors and Senior Team in engaging new clients
• Contribute to the profitability of the Practice by delivering projects on time and to budget
• Build highly detailed 3D models in ArchiCAD using survey information
• Produce drawings and supporting documents for client presentations and planning applications
• Produce technical drawings, specifications and packages for tender and construction
• Coordinate designs with our in-house Interior Design and Landscape Design Teams, and liaise with external consultants
• Visit and oversee works on-site and provide support to Project Leaders on construction information and contract administration

You will be guided by senior members of staff, and will be expected to support the wider company by delivering a portfolio of internal projects to help improve quality and efficiency. We also expect the successful candidate to help deliver new projects by meeting new clients and developing new business leads.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• ARB recognised Part 3 qualification in Architecture
• At least 8+ year experience in UK practice, preferably in high-end residential or heritage sectors
• Proficient in ArchiCAD, Photoshop, InDesign and MS Office
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead large design teams across complex projects
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional architectural design skills
• Strong planning, sustainable design and UK building regulation knowledge
• Outstanding technical design and detailing skills with ability to articulate high-quality and detailed schemes, thinking and working directly within a 3D BIM environment
• Experience in delivery of projects through RIBA stages 4-7, including production and coordination of all project’s drawings and information
• Hands on experience with site inspections, running meetings and an intimate knowledge of JCT contract administration
• Attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects with high degrees of accuracy
• An ability to manage your own time and work to tight deadlines are key requirements for this position

Personal Qualities:

• Great communication skills and able to build strong work relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Enthusiastic, friendly and highly-motivated

Other:

• UK Driving Licence

In Return We Will Offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment between our Thame Studio and some home working
• Competitive salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Private Health Cover
• CPDs, in-house training and contribution to personal training and development
• Opportunity for role development
• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme and other well-being benefits

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to careers@hollandgreen.co.uk

HollandGreen Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please get in touch directly, as we will not be accepting recruitment agency calls/emails. Thank you.