Architect

Job Opportunity: Architect (ARB)

Location: West Sussex

Dynamic Award-Winning Practice Seeks Architect with developer led large scale residential project experience

An award-winning architectural practice is seeking an Architect to join their large, friendly team in West Sussex. Suitable candidates will have experience working on volume housing sites. 

The Role: This Architect will take a pivotal role in leading the design and delivery of projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring the realisation of concepts into tangible functional spaces. The role requires substantial experience in simultaneously leading multiple residential projects, ranging from smaller infill schemes to larger urban extension projects. You will be an integral part of a sizeable and high performing residential team.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the design and delivery of residential and mixed-use projects.

• Working with housebuilders, independent developers, and housing associations.

• Preparing initial feasibility site layouts, detailed masterplans, and planning application packages.

• Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring effective project resourcing.

• Preparing fee quotes and approaching existing and prospective clients for new opportunities.

• Collaborating with clients, consultants, and contractors.

• Providing quick turnaround on feasibility work and ensuring minimal abortive work.

• Communicating effectively both internally and externally.

• Ensuring compliance with planning and Building Regulation requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in running medium - large residential projects from inception to planning consent.

• Strong understanding of residential layout design for housing-led schemes.

• Professional experience working in AutoCAD and Revit.

• Knowledge of planning and Building Regulation requirements.

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent full-time role with competitive salary and benefits.

• Modern, sociable studio located in West Sussex.

• Free parking a short walk from the office.

• Large, friendly team with many local members.

• Regular social events and gatherings.

• Collaborative practice encouraging work-life balance based on mutual respect and equal opportunities.

• Comprehensive internal and external CPD programme supporting skill development.

• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Arise Recruit work with a good number of Architectural practices throughout Sussex, Surrey and Kent. Please contact the team to discuss your career goals and our current vacancies.