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Cameron Laird Architects Job Opportunity

Cameron Laird Architects are seeking a talented and motivated Architect or experienced Part 2 to join the practice within our office in Edinburgh City Centre.

About the Company

CLA are a small Commercial Architectural Practice operating throughout Scotland from our office in Edinburgh City Centre. Our projects range across a variety of commercial sectors and scales and cover new build developments and masterplanning to refurbishments & alterations of existing commercial buildings. Key sectors we're actively involved in include:

  • Retail
  • Industrial
  • Office and Workplace

We have particular extensive experience in the Process and Manufacturing sectors and are currently progressing projects with Clients across a variety of industries within the:

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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About the Role

With exciting new project appointments and future workload in the pipeline we are seeking a talented and motivated Architect or experienced Part 2 with a minimum 3 years experience in UK based practice to join our team. Applicants with experience (or a strong interest) in retail, industrial and manufacturing / process related projects would be of particular interest.

Candidates should be commercially minded, proactive and a team player and with good knowledge and understanding of the Scottish Planning system and Non Domestic Building Regulation Standards.

Candidates should have excellent graphic, presentation and communication skills alongside good technical knowledge and understanding.

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Applicants must be experienced and proficient in Autocad and Photoshop, with experience in Sketchup or other 3D modeling software beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Salary expectations will be discussed at interview.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who is seeking to develop their experience and career and join a practice at a key phase of growth.

Application Process

To apply please send your CV and examples of work to claird@cameronlairdarchitects.co.uk

Please note we will only accept applications directly from candidates - No Agencies please.

Candidates must also be eligible to work in the UK.

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