Architect

Hawkins\Brown introduction

Hawkins\Brown is an architecture practice based in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin and Los Angeles. We are a progressive, award-winning studio, and one of the leading design-based architectural practices in the UK. At the heart of this is our studio culture.

We believe an exciting and interactive working environment nurtures creativity and enthusiasm. Our studios are living laboratories where we test ideas about new ways of working, to produce the best design solutions.

About the role

We are searching for an Architect to join our creative colleagues at our Manchester studio. This role is currently fixed term for approximately 12 months, with a view to extend or make permanent if possible.

To help compliment the skills within our Manchester studio, we are particularly looking for individuals with large scale residential and masterplanning experience, who ideally come with a minimum of three years’ post qualified experience.

Responsibilities include:

General:

• Carry out the technical development of the project, and lead and manage the design team and its delivery of design information on time and within budget, as appropriate

Design:

• Carry out the detail design within the framework of the project objectives including drafting and preparing CAD work for the project
• Working knowledge of building technologies, technical standards, regulations, frameworks and planning applications
• Ensure project design development and implementation are in accordance with practice design standards and including the co-ordination and integration of all internal or external consultant design or relevant information input

Project Management:

• Prepare and maintain project drawings in compliance with QA and Safety management Systems
• Ensure the adequate integration of technical information and statutory requirements into design and production drawings
• Prepare drawings for planning, tender or construction purposes
• Prepare reports and documentation
• Administer project related information in line with standards and procedures of the practice
• Co-ordinate and liaise with internal and external parties
• Attend key meetings
• Keep Project Associate regularly updated on progress of work and/or anticipated problems
• Ensure that the resources schedule and fee draw-down are in line with agreed fee arrangement
• Identify resource gaps and solutions to best remedy those gaps
• Chair project meetings and ensure that everybody in the team is aware of roles responsibilities and reporting lines and scope of work involved
• Ensure effective dialogue with team members
• Ensure that personal training needs are met
• Promote team goals and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of team

Technical & personal skills required:

• Understanding of CAD/BIM and implications on project management
• Excellent design communication skills – written and verbal
• Technical ability to specify and select products
• Ability to produce coherent and well resolved architectural and masterplanning designs
• Sound knowledge of building technologies, regulations, and planning applications
• Knowledge of technical standards, regulatory frameworks, and health & safety requirements
• Site experience
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to chair meetings
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise workload
• Diplomacy and ability to resolve disputes in a professional manner

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 28 days with long-service
• Duvet Day
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid working
• Flexitime
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Discretionary Profit Share Scheme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Insured on our Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
• Interest free travel loan
• Rental deposit loan

Apply here

To apply for this position, please visit the Hawkins\Brown website here.

ED&I notice

Hawkins\Brown is an equal opportunities employer. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome people of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. We want you to step into a role you love and offer you a workplace you’re proud to represent We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We would be happy to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please just let us know!