Job Description:

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.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to join a friendly and well-established RIBA-chartered practice.
• The chance to work on an exciting and varied portfolio of historic, heritage and conservation projects.
• A supportive environment designed to help newly qualified Architects develop their technical and professional skills.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience across multiple RIBA stages and project types.
• Exposure to the conservation, restoration, repair and sensitive adaptation of historic and existing buildings.
• The chance to develop specialist knowledge in building conservation, heritage and sustainable design.
• Opportunities for continued professional development, learning and career progression.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced architects and other built environment professionals.
• A rewarding role where you can contribute to thoughtful, sustainable and high-quality architectural projects while continuing to develop your career.

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed), or alternatively send your CV and portfolio to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you soon!