Andrew Black Design
Senior Architect
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Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About us
Andrew Black Design is a design-led architectural practice established in 2002. Based in our welcoming city-centre studio in Dundee, we have a strong commitment to producing thoughtful, high-quality architecture and believe every project presents an opportunity to bring a little joy to our buildings.
We’re looking for a Senior Architect with a minimum of 5 years' post-Part 3 experience to join our dynamic and growing practice. This is a senior position offering opportunities for progression to Associate or Director for the right candidate.
The role
You’ll work across a diverse and exciting portfolio, including high-end private residential, rural social housing, conservation projects, and work for the MOD.
The role is preferably full time, but we’d be open to a reduced role to suit candidates, with a minimum of 3 days.
You'll be client-facing and confident taking projects from inception through planning, building warrant, tender and contract administration. You will also:
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- Develop strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams.
- Contribute to bids, fee proposals and business development.
- Collaborate with colleagues and consultants to deliver high-quality projects.
About you
We’re seeking an experienced Architect with a broad understanding of different building types. A commercially-minded candidate interested in developing and growing the business would be particularly well suited. You will have:
- A minimum of 5 years' post-Part 3 experience.
- Strong experience delivering projects through the full architectural process.
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (essential).
- Working knowledge of Revit (preferred).
- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Working knowledge of NBS (desirable).
- Experience working on listed building projects (desirable).
- Experience with BREEAM/DREAM (desirable).
- A proactive approach and an ambition to progress within the practice.
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What we offer
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Medical insurance.
- Share options.
- Professional membership fees paid by the practice, including ARB, RIAS, RIBA, APS, etc.
- An active in-house CPD programme, including office-based sessions and external visits.
- Support for further learning and individual training goals, with opportunities to develop specialist areas of expertise.
- A healthy work-life balance with flexible working options.
- An active and friendly social culture, including monthly staff lunches, study trips and the occasional party.
How to apply
Please email a CV including examples of your experience to alison@andrewblackdesign.com. We encourage candidates to get in touch for an informal chat prior to formally applying.
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