A small and expanding practice based on the Hertfordshire/Essex border is working on residential projects ranging from extensions to new-build dwellings, conversions and larger housing developments and currently seeking an ambitious Architectural Technologist (or other experienced Architectural candidate) to join them. You should have around 7+ years of experience in practice and have a real fire in your belly to progress within a business. This is an office-based position.
Candidates will need the following skills and experience:
-Produce designs on small or large projects, good understanding of design constraints within various areas / boroughs, be confident in producing good and varied designs
-Communicate and meet with clients discuss their projects / brief, telephone calls / emails / site meeting, have good communication skills
-Have good knowledge of construction and be able to draw technical drawings and detailed building regulation drawings when necessary
-Have knowledge of Contract Administration and be comfortable in dealing with projects on site , site visits , checking quotations , dealing with builders and sub-contractors
-Have good presentation skills and different ways of presenting schemes to clients / planners and other consultants
-Work within a team and assist colleagues and help were necessary to assist on projects and also to discuss projects with external consultants and discuss the needs of the projects.
-Have an understanding how the business works financially and meeting deadlines and meet project submissions, working alongside our Planner, be prepared to work late if necessary to meet deadlines, work efficiently to meet deadlines
-AutoCAD, excel, word, sketch up , photoshop