Senior Architect - London or Bristol

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About Us: AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice. Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society, and the built environment. Our people make us who we are – we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy what we do and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams.

Role: We are looking for someone who is already based in the UK and close enough to commute to our offices in either Bristol or London. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and designing buildings and land areas with regard to functional and aesthetic requirements, budgets and timescales. Within this role, it is important to maintain effective working relationships, understand where your skillset fits within the team and collaborate with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for the project.

Your Skills and Experience:

• ARB registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years UK experience
• Proven commercial and contractual awareness
• You will ideally have cross-sector experience but particularly in the healthcare (large scale) and/or education sectors (schools and colleges)
• Advanced knowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other digital imaging tools
• A minimum of two years of using Autodesk Revit
• Routine use of Newforma Project Center for managing emails, creating, issuing and preserving record documents and sharing files

Key Responsibilities:

• Take receipt of a brief from an AHR Manager and with only limited intervention from them, develop it into a design in line with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Contribute to and help co-ordinate the development of AHR's Pre-Construction Information in line with the RIBA Plan of Work and AHR's Deliverables and DRM
• Achieve efficient and effective designs using robust and sustainable design solutions
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law, British Standards and relevant CoPs
• Choose or advise on material selection
• Author specifications using AHR's NBS Masters. Source and evidence supporting and up-to-date technical information from manufacturers
• Participate in Project Reviews and coordination workshops
• Assist in gathering and preparing information required to support statutory submissions, such as Planning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways
• Negotiate with statutory bodies, write reports and complete statutory submissions (Planning Applications / Gateway submissions / Building Regulations etc)
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients, Designers, Contractors, and other Specialists
• Support the Project Lead with the maintenance of the Design Risk Registers
• Use Document Control on your project(s) in line with AHR Protocols

What We Offer You:

• Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Hybrid Working)
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Support with career progression and education
• Paid professional memberships
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Critical Illness
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to Apply: If this role sounds like it is for you, please apply via the link. You will be asked to upload your CV/cover letter and we would also be interested in seeing a copy of your portfolio as part of your application. When completing your application, please give specific details of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe will be relevant to the role you are applying for. AHR is an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role. If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know.