Architect at BrooksVille Apartments Limited

Responsibilities
Typical work activities include:

• Creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications
• Liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects
• Working around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget
• Working closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists
• Applying for planning permission and advice from governmental new build and legal departments
• Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts
• Specifying the requirements for the project
• Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
• Playing a part in project and team management
• Traveling regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Master's Degree with 3 - 5 years experience.

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• High levels of creativity and imagination
• A keen interest in the built environment and the dedication to see projects through to their conclusion
• Willingness to work long hours, under time and budget pressure
• Excellent design and drafting skills and proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD)
• Graphical knowledge in picture editing,
• A keen eye for detail, as well as the ability to see the bigger picture of a project
• Organisational, project management and planning skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving and mathematical ability
• Leadership skills as well as the ability to work well within a team of other professionals
• An awareness of the specific environmental and social impact of your projects