Newly Qualified Architect

Newly Qualified Architect

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £34-39,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Newly Qualified Architect with an interest in building conservation to join a friendly, RIBA-chartered practice based in Oxfordshire.

The practice has a strong focus on sustainability and historic buildings, with a passion for enhancing and breathing new life into existing structures through thoughtful, innovative and sensitive design. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Architect to join an experienced team, develop their technical and design skills and gain valuable experience across a range of conservation and heritage projects from concept through to completion.

Requirements:

ARB registration and RIBA qualification, or recently achieved professional qualification. Relevant UK-based architectural experience, ideally with some exposure to conservation, heritage or historic buildings. A genuine interest in historic buildings, building conservation and sustainable architectural design. Good design and technical abilities, with an understanding of how existing and historic buildings can be sensitively repaired, adapted and enhanced. Experience working across different project stages, from early design and concept development through to technical design and construction. Good proficiency in AutoCAD, with the ability to produce accurate drawings and design information. A basic understanding of UK planning, building regulations and conservation requirements. Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside colleagues, clients and consultants. A full, clean driving licence, access to a car and the ability to travel within the Oxfordshire region would be advantageous.

Role:

Supporting and contributing to projects across a range of RIBA stages, from initial concepts and feasibility through to construction. Developing creative and sensitive architectural proposals for historic, traditional and existing buildings. Producing high-quality architectural drawings, technical information and presentation material. Assisting with conservation, repair, restoration and sensitive adaptation projects. Applying sustainable design principles to help improve the performance, usability and longevity of existing buildings. Working closely with senior architects, clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders. Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning, listed building and other relevant applications. Supporting project delivery by assisting with programmes, specifications, technical information and coordination. Gaining experience of contract administration and construction-stage services as part of your professional development. Developing your understanding of conservation principles, planning requirements and the technical challenges associated with historic buildings. Taking an active role within the practice, contributing to design development and learning from experienced members of the team.