Job Title
Project Architect
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Location
Whitechapel, London
Job Type
Full-time
Overview of the Role
If you're someone who enjoys getting into the detail of a project while keeping the bigger picture in mind, this Project Architect position in Whitechapel could be a good fit. With a salary of £45,000 - £55,000, you'll work on complex architectural schemes, primarily from RIBA Stage 2 onwards, with a particular emphasis on Stage 3 and technical delivery. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of design packages, coordinate project information and develop your project delivery experience.
Practice & Project Information
The role sits within an established architectural practice with projects spanning residential, mixed-use, healthcare, education, civic and masterplanning sectors. You'll work alongside experienced architects and wider consultant teams, helping to develop designs into coordinated technical information. Revit and BIM form part of the everyday workflow, with a collaborative approach to project delivery and opportunities to build your technical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for architectural design packages from RIBA Stage 2 onwards, with an emphasis on Stage 3, technical design and delivery
- Prepare detailed drawings, construction information and specifications using Revit
- Coordinate design information with consultants, contractors and other project team members
- Review technical documentation to ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and statutory requirements
- Keep day-to-day project activities moving, managing deadlines, design information and technical deliverables
- Attend client meetings and design reviews, while providing technical support to junior colleagues
Required Skills and Experience
- ARB-registered Architect with relevant post-professional experience delivering UK projects
- Good understanding of RIBA work stages, particularly Stage 3 onwards, and UK Building Regulations
- Strong Revit and BIM capabilities, with Autodesk Construction Cloud knowledge beneficial
- Confident producing detailed technical drawings, construction packages and coordinated design information
- Organised and comfortable communicating with consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience across residential, mixed-use, healthcare, education, civic or masterplanning projects would be advantageous
Benefits and Package
- £45,000 - £55,000 salary
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Healthcare enrolment
- Paid professional memberships
- Early Friday finishes
- Bike to Work scheme
- Professional development opportunities
About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.
Project Architect in City of London employer: Hunter Dunning
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