Part III Architect Full Time

Birmingham, , United Kingdom
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Part III Architect – Education Projects

Birmingham, West Midlands
£30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience

Our client is a leading practice in Birmingham. They are now looking for a Part III Architect to join their team working on projects within the education and student accommodation arena.

The Role:
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
* Choosing the materials to be used and specifying the requirements for the project
* Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
* Making sure the project is running according to schedule and budget
* Playing a part in project and team management
* Travelling regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings

For the most part an architect’s working day will be office based. However, site visits and meetings with clients are frequent, so travel can figure prominently.

The Person:
* Excellent design and drafting skills and proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD)
* Willingness to work long hours, under time and budget pressure – working hours are typically 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, but architects may also have to work extra hours, evenings and weekends to meet tight deadlines.
* Strong mathematical skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* High levels of creativity, imagination and vision
* A keen interest in the built environment and the dedication to see projects to their conclusion
* A keen eye for the detail of specific tasks, combined with an understanding of how such specifics fit in with the project as a whole
* Organisational, project management and planning skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks
* An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability
* Leadership skills as well as the ability to work well within a team of other professionals