Project architect or Part Job London area,Greater London England UK,Design & Architecture

Zulufish is hiring a project architect or Part 2 to join its team in London.

Location:

Chiswick, West London

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm

Salary: £40k+ per annum (dependent on experience)

About Zulufish

Zulufish is a fast-paced award-winning architecture and interior design-build studio (D&A), specialising in high-end residential projects across Prime Central and West London.

Our unique integrated approach combines architecture, interior design, construction and bespoke joinery under one roof, allowing us to deliver exceptional homes from concept through to completion. Every project is tailored to our clients, with a strong emphasis on creativity, technical excellence and meticulous attention to detail.

We are looking for an ambitious and talented project architect to join our growing architecture team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and delivering beautifully considered homes of the highest quality. The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience working closely with our interior designers, construction team, quantity surveyors and joinery specialists throughout every stage of the design and construction process.

As a growing practice, we offer genuine opportunities for career progression and are looking for someone who shares our passion for exceptional residential design.

The role

Reporting to the head of architecture, you will take responsibility for delivering residential projects and private homes across all RIBA work stages.

You will be managing projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on programme, within budget and to the highest design and technical standards.

Key responsibilities:

lead high-end residential projects across all RIBA stages
manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through to completion
produce high-quality planning, technical and construction drawing packages along office standards
coordinate consultants including structural engineers, M&E consultants, planning consultants and specialist suppliers
work collaboratively with the interior design, construction and joinery teams
attend, chair and lead client, consultant and site meetings
carry out regular site inspections and resolve technical and construction issues
review drawings and project information to ensure accuracy, coordination and buildability
monitor project programmes, budgets and deliverables
mentor and support junior architectural team members, when required
maintain exceptional design, technical and presentation standards throughout every project

Skills and experience The successful candidate will demonstrate:

minimum five years’ UK residential project experience as project architect
proven experience leading small to medium residential projects
strong technical detailing and construction knowledge
experience delivering projects across all RIBA work stages
excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes
outstanding AutoCAD skills (essential)
proficiency in Sketch Up and Adobe Creative Suite desirable
excellent written and spoken English
strong organisational, communication and presentation skills
confidence leading client meetings and coordinating consultant teams

Desirable skills and experience ARB registered architect:

experience with HRB’s and BSR
experience with Grade I and II listed buildings and listed building consent
experience with LTAs and dealing with building management

Personal attributes We are looking for someone who is:

highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
proactive, motivated and able to work independently
commercially aware and solutions focused
calm under pressure with excellent time management skills
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