Senior Technical Architect/ Technician or Technologist
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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and diligent Senior Technical Architect / Senior Technician / Senior Technologist to join our RIBA Chartered practice in Yeovil or London offices on a permanent basis. As part of this role, you will get a chance to work on a variety of projects types and scales within our residential and commercial sectors.
Responsibilities
- Technical leadership across projects.
- Production of all technical design information required for project delivery including specifications, tender packages, and detailed construction drawings (RIBA 4-7)
- Opportunities to lead and coordinate project teams of architects, assistants, technicians and technologists, depending on project requirements.
- Actively engage with Clients, Consultants, Contractors, and other construction professionals. Present works, chair meetings including agenda setting and minute writing.
- Producing and delivering project programmes.
- Contract administration / employers agent duties, including inspection of construction works on site.
- Opportunity for the creation and development of design proposals including preparation of designs for planning applications (RIBA 0-3)
- Lead and maintain high technical standards across projects, undertaking technical reviews and supporting quality assurance procedures.
- Carry out Designer CDM duties.
- Undertake Designer (and where appropriate, Principal Designer) duties in accordance with the Building Safety Act.
- Attend and help with site appraisals, surveys, client meetings and site inspections.
- Being part of a cohesive team, mentoring and supporting your colleagues, to grow and learn together.
- Understanding and able to manage the commercial aspects of the project, including fee preparation, resourcing, and warranties.
Requirements
- Have strong experience delivering residential projects including housing developments, apartment schemes and complex technical packages. Experience in healthcare and industrial would also be advantageous.
- Be highly motivated, organised with excellent communication skills.
- RIBA Qualified Architect with at least 5 years experience or Chartered Technologist (CIAT) with at least 5 years experience, or with 8+ years experience as a Senior Technician.
- Have a strong construction knowledge with ability to produce technical details and specifications.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of office technical standards, specifications and best practice guidance.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Safety Act requirements
- Have at least 5 years UK office based, post qualification experience.
- Be skilled in the use of AutoCAD and Revit. Experience with BIM based project delivery would be advantageous but not essential.
Benefits
- A competitive, negotiable salary, dependent on skills and experience.
- Associate opportunities available subject to experience.
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Optional working from home (1 day per week following probationary period)
- 22 days starting annual leave allocation + Bank Holidays.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a small portfolio of your work to careers@boonbrown.com with the subject title ‘Senior Architect / Senior Technician / Senior Technologist’.
Graduate Landscape Architect
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BoonBrown is seeking a Graduate Landscape Architect for a full-time role within our Somerset Studio. The candidate should have strong design skills, excellent communication and team working capabilities. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and MS Office software are key to the role, with hand sketching and 3D skills considered beneficial.
BoonBrown is an established multi-disciplinary award-winning design practice with studios in both Somerset and London. With over 40 employees, we are a busy, thriving workplace where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely alongside our Landscape Architecture, Architecture and Town Planning teams. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of an expanding Landscape Practice in Somerset, where candidates will be supported in their career development.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the landscape team, working on a range of projects at varying scales and differing design stages, from concept to planning through to tender and contract implementation.
Requirements
- A relevant professional degree.
- Preferably with at least one-year post-qualification experience in a design studio.
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite package.
- Knowledge of 3D software such as SketchUp would be advantageous.
- Excellent design and communication skills with a strong hand sketching ability.
Benefits
- A competitive salary, dependent on skills and experience.
- Opportunities to grow within the practice.
- Pension scheme.
- Flexible working hours.
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Support and mentoring for the Pathway to Chartership.
How to apply
Applicants should send a CV and covering letter along with examples of work to careers@boonbrown.com for the attention of Oliver Clark. Please quote the reference BB/LA/GR/ for the Graduate LA position in the subject heading.