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. 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. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Architect to join our creative and friendly Midlands team, working from either our Birmingham or Shrewsbury studio. While the position is listed as based in Birmingham, it can be based in either location depending on your preference.
Your Skills And Experience
* ARB registered Architect
* 5 years Post-Qualified Experience (some of this needs to be gained in the UK)
* Proven commercial and contractual awareness
* Advanced knowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other digital imaging tools
* Good knowledge of Autodesk Revit
* Routine use of Newforma Project Centre 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
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Life Assurance scheme
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Cycle2Work scheme
Our full benefits package can be seen on the AHR careers site.
How To Apply
If this role sounds like it is for you, please apply via the link and provide your CV, portfolio and covering letter. Your portfolio should demonstrate your recent practice work. When submitting 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.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Architecture and Planning
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