Senior Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Drive our architectural teams to achieve continuous improvement in technical quality and innovation in all work produced.
• Manage the delivery of our architectural and multidiscipline work to meet and generally exceed our client’s expectations in terms of brief, service innovation, overall quality of work, value for money and delivery to planned timescales.
• Leading & working within a project team to deliver a detailed design process and fully coordinated detailed project design;
• Ensure project work meets all relevant technical and professional standards on a consistent basis and to a high standard;
• On projects up to £10 million in construction value, be responsible for the personal delivery of the technical work in its entirety, promoting and displaying technical competency in AUTOCAD, Revit and BIM;
• Administering various building contracts and undertaking project certification;
• Maximise value generated by Frankham, by managing our architectural & multi discipline team delivery of our projects, to achieve or exceed gross margin targets and generate cash flow by accurate and timely project client invoicing;
• Control and monitor progress on projects, to ensure delivery timelines and budgets are met;
• Work with the Group Director of Architecture, Senior Management Team and Marketing & Business Development teams to prepare and submit high quality competitive Expressions of Interest, PQQs, ITTs and fee bids;
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and influencers, to promote the Frankham brand and support growth ambitions;

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Obtained a first & second degree and RIBA Part III (or equivalent approved).
• An enthusiasm to develop your design and technical skills and a real interest in the Architectural profession.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional practice post ARB Certification.
• Excellent experience in CAD / REVIT / BIM, in a recognised Industry Standard Format, including 3D graphics and presentation relevant basic software (update training will be given as required).
• Excellent REVIT and AutoCAD skills (update training will be given as required).
• A minimum of BIM Level 2 experience (training will be given as required).
• An established skill of maintaining excellent client relationships, becoming competent in key client management as a tool towards developing future business.

Benefits & Initiatives

Frankham offer excellent benefits and initiatives, including:

• Incentive Scheme.
• Car Benefit Scheme.
• Work From Home.
• Health Insurance – cash plan.
• Flexible working scheme.
• Long service award.
• Frankham Friday.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Generous maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee introduction awards.
• Professional qualification support.