Job description

To manage the company’s architectural and interior design and project management functions, ensuring hitch-free operations that effectively guarantee growth in sales and revenue. 


Responsibilities

As an architect, you’ll need to:

  • discuss the ideas, objectives, requirements and budget of a project and in some cases help to select a site;
  • consult with other professionals about design;
  • assess the needs of the building and its users and advise the client on the practicality of their project;
  • prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;
  • assess the impact on the local environment;
  • use IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software;
  • keep within financial budgets and deadlines;
  • produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications;
  • specify the nature and quality of materials required;
  • prepare tender applications and presentations;
  • negotiate with contractors and other professionals;
  • prepare applications for planning and building control departments;
  • draw up tender documents for contracts;
  • project manage and help to coordinate the work of contractors;
  • control a project from start to finish;
  • carry out regular site visits to check on progress and ensure that the project is running on time and to budget;
  • resolve problems and issues that arise during construction;
  • ensure that the environmental impact of the project is managed.
Skills

You will need to show:

  • good design and drawing skills to demonstrate your flair for architecture;
  • a strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions;
  • sound analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail;
  • a keen interest in buildings and the built environment - an insight into Building Information Modeling (BIM) will also be a significant advantage;
  • excellent communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals;
  • good organisational and negotiation skills;
  • strong teamwork and leadership skills;
  • an understanding about the relationship between people, buildings and the wider environment;
  • a first-rate understanding of construction processes;
  • commercial awareness and business acumen;
  • reasonable mathematical skills;
  • project management skills;
  • excellent IT skills, including computer-aided design skills.


Desirable Computer Design Skills:


AutoCad, SketchUp and 3D MAx



Start Date: Immediately

Duration: Six Months (extendable)