Architect Job in East Grinstead, West Sussex
Architect Job now available within a small specialist team in a larger practice. This role focuses on domestic projects involving the adaptation and extension of properties for individuals who have sustained injuries resulting in disabilities. It offers a unique opportunity to directly engage with clients on transformative, life-changing projects, making a deep understanding of client needs essential.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your architectural expertise to domestic projects that make a real difference. The focus is on adapting and extending homes for individuals who have become disabled due to injury, creating environments that meet their long-term needs.
The role would also offer the chance to work with the practices other teams on projects including cladding remediation, commercial fit-out and large-scale residential.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and deliver domestic adaptation projects to meet client needs
- Working on the production of drawing packages
- Work under Senior Architects and the Expert Witness team
- Ensure compliance with building regulations and produce/review technical drawing packages
- Administer JCT Minor, Intermediate, and Full Contracts and coordinate site information
- Lead and manage site meetings with contractors
- Work with vulnerable individuals, applying empathy and strong communication skills to create their "forever home."
- Collaborate with a supportive team to develop skills across domestic adaptation, cladding remediation, commercial fit-out, and larger residential projects.
Required Skills & Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of industry experience in a related architectural role
- Strong experience in JCT contract administration is essential
- Ability to use Revit
- Excellent technical detailing knowledge in domestic residential projects
- Comprehensive understanding of building regulations
- Experience in designing accessible environments is an advantage
- Empathy and excellent interpersonal skills for working with individuals who have experienced trauma
- Confidence in leading site meetings and coordinating project information.
What you get back
- 36,000 to 47,000
- 25 days holiday
- Free on-site parking
- 4% pension contribution
- Life insurance
- Payment of RIBA membership
- Flexible working options available including one day hybrid working a week.
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Architect Job in East Grinstead, West Sussex- Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: John Watson Job Ref: 14904)