Opportunity for Project Architect to join our team
Holmes Miller Architects are looking for Project Architects with a track record in the design and delivery of projects to join our Glasgow studio.
Holmes Miller is an award-winning architectural practice which fosters the talents of our staff to deliver unique and personal responses to the built environment. We work with the best clients who share our vision and passion to deliver solutions that innovate and delight.
The practice currently employs almost 100 staff with 70+ staff in the UK from its design studios in London and Glasgow together with 30+ Staff in Guangzhou (PRC).
The Project Architect role involves:
Undertaking both the design and management duties of projects of varying scale
Liaising regularly and building strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and authorities
Under direction of Directors, design, develop and deliver projects at all stages in process. Preparing drawings, specifications and other information.
Project management, day to day, including writing reports, preparing minutes of meetings, writing Specifications/Descriptions of Materials and Workmanship, and issuing Contract Administration including AI’s, Valuations, etc.
Assisting with management of the design process, keeping projects on programme and within budget.
Regular reporting to Directors on projects.
Directing architectural assistants in their project duties.
The successful candidate will:
Be a qualified ARB registered architect.
Be passionate about exceeding Client’s expectations in service delivery.
Enjoy working as part of a team.
Exhibit a strong interest in creating sustainable buildings that align with Passivhaus and Net Zero standards.
Have a proven ability to lead and manage projects from concept to completion.
Be capable of producing high quality designs, detailed construction drawings and specifications.
Have excellent working knowledge of current UK Planning Guidelines, Building Regulations and Technical Standards.
Have strong organisational skills - able to work well under pressure and manage workload efficiently to meet deadlines.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be proficient in the use of REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and Sketch-Up.
Our design studios have a friendly, welcoming and nurturing ethos that promotes a secure working environment within which all are challenged in an open and transparent manner to capitalise on each individual’s strengths and uniqueness.
We offer excellent remuneration (commensurate with experience) and a leading benefits package. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), an enhanced company pension scheme and a 9-day working fortnight to provide all staff with a better work life balance.
Holmes Miller is an equal opportunities employer, recruiting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
To apply, please email a CV with examples of your work, together with a cover letter stating your availability and salary expectations to glasgow@holmesmiller.com.
