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We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect / Senior Technologist to join our Commercial Architecture team in our Bedford office.

You will be Part 3 RIBA/ ARB Qualified or MCIAT with minimum 8 years + post qualification practical experience and proficient at delivering complex projects.

This role is for the commercial architecture team and as such a track record in commercial architecture is a requirement. You will have a focus, interest, and experience in retail, industrial, logistics, office, and educational sectors, working across all RIBA work stages, but with a particular focus on producing and coordinating detailed construction packages of information, and then following these works onto site.

You will have a high level of technical expertise as well as excellent communication skills, able to establish and maintain client relationships. You will have experience running projects, as well as the ability to fit into a team, or work individually as the project requires.

You will be able to:

• Effectively interface with the client and client’s team,
• Correspond effectively with the client and all members of the team as required,
• Be able to juggle multiple deadlines and there management thereof,
• Take the project lead as required,
• Produce and manage drawings,
• Proficiency in the coordination and checking of information produced by external consultants to enable integration into the project design,
• Visit site independently and produce the requisite records,
• Have a good understanding of the planning system & statutory prosses,
• Have an excellent knowledge of the Building Regulations and their application,
• Willingness to attend industry events to promote Woods Hardwick,
• Have a basic understanding of a projects budget,

We are looking for someone whose portfolio displays examples of their design strength as well as their experience in technical design resolution, detailing and design coordination capabilities.

Specific experience:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D modelling software is essential.
• Experience and proficiency in writing NBS specifications.
• Knowledge of Revit, Sketch-up, Photoshop and supplementary presentation software packages would also be beneficial.
• Full UK Driving Licence and the candidate must be willing to travel if the project requires.

This is a great career move for someone passionate about design and the built environment and looking to secure their next role in one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary practices for the built environment based in Bedford but working across the country with a focus on projects in London, the Midlands and across the Hone Counties.

We also offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package including Pension.

Benefits & Bonus:

• Profit share scheme (Employee Ownership Trust)
• Flexible working
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cover after three years
• Travel insurance cover after three years.
• Bonus birthday day off
• Cycle to work scheme.

Download the full job specification here

Email your CV and portfolio to HR@WoodsHardwick.com