Architectural Job Vacancy at an Interior Office Firm

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)