Established in 2014 and originally starting as a basement construction specialist, St Albans Basement has evolved into a premier chartered construction company delivering exceptional results across residential property development and complex construction projects. We work with professionalism and integrity from initial enquiry to completion, providing services of the highest calibre.
We are seeking an experienced senior Architect to join our small team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-end luxury projects from concept through to completion, requiring both technical expertise and strong collaborative skills.
This is a part-time role with flexible working hours. We are happy to accommodate working patterns around school runs and other personal commitments, provided project deadlines and coordination requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Statutory Compliance
* Prepare and submit Planning Applications and Building Surveys, including applications within conservation areas
* Liaise with Building Control, review and file inspection reports
* Ensure all work complies with building regulations and planning requirements
Technical Design & Documentation
* Produce detailed construction drawings from Stage 4 (Technical Design) through Stage 5 (Manufacturing and Construction)
* Create section drawings to determine excavation depths and foundation heights
* Develop construction details and joinery specifications
* Produce staircase drawings ensuring correct headroom clearances are achieved
* Generate elevation drawings and floor plans
* Review tender drawings and scale PDFs to extract critical dimensions for estimating and site teams
Coordination & Procurement
* Issue design checklists to clients to capture design requirements
* Prepare and send enquiries to subcontractors including staircase suppliers, electricians, plumbers, and plasterers
* Send out consultant enquiries for new projects
* Research and specify appropriate products and materials
Project Support
* Provide ongoing drawing support for site teams throughout construction
* Produce drawings to support contractor variations
* Undertake take-offs from drawings for material orders and quantities
* Create progress drawings showing completed works (e.g. underpinning stages)
* Produce feasibility drawings for development options and alternative investment arrangements
Information Management
* Manage and file all project design information systematically
* Share design information effectively between project teams
* Print technical drawings (A1 format) for site and office use
* Maintain up-to-date project drawing registers
Administration
* Attend client meetings and produce accurate minutes
* Maintain organized project files and documentation
* Proven experience as an Architectural Technologist or Technical Architect
* Proficiency in CAD software (VectorWorks preferred, with ability to export to AutoCAD)
* Strong technical knowledge of UK building regulations and planning processes
* Experience with conservation area applications
* Excellent understanding of construction detailing and specifications
* Ability to produce accurate technical drawings at various RIBA stages
* Strong coordination and communication skills
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience with VectorWorks software
* Knowledge of historic building conservation
* Understanding of estimating and quantity surveying principles
* Experience liaising with Building Control and planning authorities
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Flexible, family-friendly working hours (part-time), with autonomy to manage workload around agreed deadlines.
Reporting Structure
Reports directly to: Liam Dower - Director
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