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ARB Architect

Glancy Nicholls
Birmingham

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Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Publisher
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Revit
ARB
Sketchup
Computer skills
Adobe InDesign
Leadership

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JOB TITLE: Architect

LOCATION: Birmingham

Must have the right to work in the UK

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

RIBA Part 1 - Degree in Architecture from and ARB/ RIBA approved school –

essential

RIBA Part 2 - Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture from and ARB/ RIBA

approved school – essential

RIBA Part 3 - Post Graduate Diploma in Architectural Practice – essential

(The above can be replaced with equivalent qualifications from other

countries supported by a UK NARIC Statement of Comparability)

Current registration with the ARB as an Architect – essential

ROLE WITHIN PRACTICE

Project runner and design team co-ordinator generally focusing on a single

primary project.

Client liaison either independently on small commissions or independently /

under guidance of project lead on larger projects.

Represent the practice externally through client, consultant liaison and

networking events.

Mentoring and management of less experienced staff members.

Developing project and team leadership role within the practice.

Developing technical design approach and bringing experience to the

realisation of design concepts.

Involvement in project development across all work stages.

JOB FUNCTION

Essential post for the development of projects at all levels. Dependent upon

project sizes, generally concentrating on a single larger project with others in

development.

The primary day to day project running role generally post contract, with

responsibility and reporting direct to Associates and Directors. Sound knowledge

and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the design process in

accordance with RIBA guidance and good practice. Able to work

autonomously whilst managing and supervising other office resources whilst

responding to project requirements.

Key second stage development of long-term working relationship with clients

with day to day responsibility for client liaison and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

An architect will be expected to be aware of the company’s agreed scope of

service and to work within these requirements. They should advise the team

leader if at any point they believe additional services are being requested by

the client.

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Management of project costs against fees in liaison with Associates and

Directors during the progression of the project for which they are assigned

project runner role.

Provision of Architectural Services including:

Design

Contract Administration including financial control in co-ordination with QS

and certification under guidance of team leader.

Brief taking and documentation

Client Liaison

Design team co-ordination

Chairing and documenting design team meetings.

Attendance at (and running of where necessary) site meeting.

Assisting senior team members in the preparation of project programme.

Autonomous working and leading junior team members in design, detailing,

model making, graphics, filing, administration and recording of information for

projects.

Carrying out/ drawing up measured building surveys.

Attending and giving presentations and forming part of bid teams where

necessary.

Maintaining records of site visits and telephone conversations.

Issuing and receiving drawings and other project information.

Managing the planning and building control protocols and liaise with the

relevant local authority officers. Maintenance of relevant progress trackers.

Informing Associates or Directors of any events which may require the attention

of the company’s PI Insurers.

Producing letters, reports, presentations and other documentation in Microsoft

Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.

Answering telephone queries, and redirecting or taking messages where

appropriate.

Comprehensive Computer Skills including:

CAD package as appropriate (Revit/ Autocad/ SketchUp)

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

MS Office Software

Maintaining effective job filing including QA processes.

Completing weekly timesheets and forecasting timescales for packages.

Attending / taking part in CPD presentations.

Other tasks as necessary in the day to day function of the office including

archiving and answering telephones.

Additional roles within the practice may be required in order to manage office

functions such as:

BIM/ IT/ CPD/ QA

Business networking including the promotion of the practice at supplier led

events

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TRAINING AND SUPPORT

Continued professional development through recognised RIBA structure will be

supported by the practice. Architects must maintain their own CPD records as

required by ARB.

Self directed courses, seminars, etc. will be supported by the practice where the

individual can demonstrate their relevance to the practice.

CAREER PROGRESSION

It is anticipated that Architects within the practice will progress to Senior

Architect level

Glancy Nicholls Architects are an Equal Opportunity employer and a copy of our Equal Opportunities,

Discrimination and Harassment Policy is available upon request.

Agencies need not apply.

If you wish to apply, please forward your CV, portfolio and covering letter including your salary expectations

to [email protected]

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