Focus Architects Limited
Project Architect
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Job Description – Project Architect
Job Title
Associate Architect (Part 2 or 3 Registered) CIAT Technicians also Considered
Reporting to
Managing Director / Principal Architect
Location
Shifnal, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Hours of Work
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Working Pattern
- Four days per week in the office.
- One agreed day per week working from home.
- Flexibility may be required to attend client meetings or site visits.
Salary
£Subject to experience
Benefits
- Employer pension contribution.
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Professional membership fees paid.
- CPD and training budget.
- Annual discretionary performance bonus.
- Flexible working arrangement.
About the Practice
We are a design-led architectural practice specialising in high-quality residential and commercial projects throughout Shropshire and the surrounding counties. We are committed to delivering thoughtful, practical and beautifully detailed architecture while providing exceptional client service. As a small practice, every team member plays an important role in shaping projects and contributing to the future growth of the business.
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Purpose of the Role
The Project Architect will support the Director in delivering projects across all RIBA Work Stages while progressively taking ownership of project management, consultant coordination and client relationships. This role offers significant responsibility and an opportunity to become a key member of a growing boutique practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects through all RIBA Work Stages.
- Produce planning, Building Regulations and construction information.
- Coordinate structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist consultants.
- Prepare planning applications.
- Produce technical drawings and specifications.
- Attend client meetings and site inspections.
- Administer contracts where appropriate.
- Monitor project programmes and budgets.
- Ensure projects are delivered to agreed quality standards.
- Mentor future junior staff where required.
- Contribute to practice development and business growth.
- Maintain compliance with all statutory and professional obligations.
Person Specification
Essential
- ARB registered Architect (Part 2/3 or CIAT qualified).
- Excellent AutoCAD and/or Revit skills.
- Excellent Sketchup proficiency.
- Strong technical detailing ability.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Desirable
- Experience in residential architecture.
- Knowledge of heritage projects.
- Contract administration experience.
- Planning and Building Regulations expertise.
- Listed Building Knowledge
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated.
- Commercially aware.
- Organised and reliable.
- Professional and personable.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ambitious to grow with a small practice.
Performance Objectives
Success in the role will be measured by:
- High-quality project delivery.
- Client satisfaction.
- Efficient project management.
- Contribution to practice profitability.
- Positive collaboration and teamwork.
- Continued professional development.
Career Progression
The practice is committed to supporting long-term career development. Subject to performance, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility, remuneration and participation in a future profit-sharing arrangement.
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