Senior Architect

About Us
AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice. Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society and the built environment.

Our people make us who we are - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas.

We enjoy what we do and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people.

Due to our continued growth and expanding portfolio, we have an exciting opportunity for an Architect to join our creative and friendly team in Bristol.

The Role
We are looking for someone who is already based in the UK and close enough to commute to our offices.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning and designing buildings and land areas with regard to functional and aesthetic requirements, budgets and timescales. Within this role, it is important to maintain effective working relationships, understand where your skillset fits within the team and collaborate with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for the project.

Your Skills And Experience

• ARB registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years UK experience
• Proven commercial and contractual awareness
• You will ideally have cross sector experience but particularly in the healthcare (large scale) and/or education sectors (schools and colleges)
• Advanced knowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other digital imaging tools
• A minimum of two years of using Autodesk Revit
• Routine use of Newforma Project Center for managing emails, creating, issuing and preserving record documents and sharing files

Key Responsibilities

• Take receipt of a brief from an AHR Manager and with only limited intervention from them, develop it into a design in line with the RIBA Plan of Work
• Contribute to and help co-ordinate the development of AHR's Pre-Construction Information in line with the RIBA Plan of Work and AHR's Deliverables and DRM
• Achieve efficient and effective designs using robust and sustainable design solutions
• Prepare compliant designs by following UK Construction Law, British Standards and relevant CoPs
• Choose or advise on material selection
• Author specifications using AHR's NBS Masters. Source and evidence supporting and up-to-date technical information from manufacturers
• Participate in Project Reviews and coordination workshops
• Assist in gathering and preparing information required to support statutory submissions, such as Planning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways
• Negotiate with statutory bodies, write reports and complete statutory submissions (Planning Applications / Gateway submissions / Building Regulations etc)
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients, Designers, Contractors, and other Specialists
• Support the Project Lead with the maintenance of the Design Risk Registers
• Use Document Control on your project(s) in line with AHR Protocols

What We Offer You

• Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Hybrid Working)
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Support with career progression and education
• Paid professional memberships
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Critical Illness
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our full benefits package can be seen on the AHR careers site.

This is a great opportunity to join our highly creative and ambitious team in a great studio close to transport links. You will be part of a design-led progressive practice.

How To Apply
If this role sounds like it is for you, please apply via the link.

You will be asked to upload your CV/cover letter and we would also be interested to see a copy of your portfolio as part of your application. When completing your application, please give specific details of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe will be relevant to the role you are applying for.

AHR is an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role. If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know.

Please check your Junk Mail/Spam for application acknowledgements and any updates on your application, including invites to interview, as some email accounts automatically divert there.

If we need recruitment agency assistance for this role, we will contact agencies direct. Any speculative CVs that we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the practice may be required. Job descriptions do not form part of the contract of employment. Job descriptions will be reviewed annually and when necessary in accordance with organisational needs and any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.
Please remember to check your spam or junk folder, as our emails may occasionally be filtered there.
Please note that if you have already applied for this role through other channels or recruitment platforms, there is no need to reapply. Duplicate applications will not be considered.