Architect
We are looking for an exceptional architect to join our existing team to work on a range of projects in our Canterbury Studio.
The successful candidate will evidence keen attention to detail and high-quality examples of work submitted with their application. You will need to be able to display a can-do attitude, willingness to learn and understanding of Purcell’s projects and culture. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our talented and friendly team in the Canterbury Studio, and we are keen to talk to architects with excellent design and presentation skills as well as an enthusiasm for producing work of the highest quality.
Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 280 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.
Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.
It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.
Our benefits package includes agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH) annual leave increasing with long service, life assurance, study sponsorship with paid study leave, sabbaticals, employee assistance programme, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, virtual GP service, subscription fees, company day out, a volunteering scheme and enhanced learning & development opportunities.
We are keen to talk to architects with around 2 – 5 years post-part III qualification experience. Applicants should be skilled in the delivery of architectural projects through all workstages, with the ability to successfully lead a team. Excellent technical skills, strong design skills and an enthusiasm for the repair and conservation of historic buildings will be essential in this role.
We are looking for candidates who have the following skills:
- Part 3 qualified and have 2-5 years experience working as a Project Architect for a UK based practice
- Have excellent design and drawing skills
- Have good experience and/or enthusiasm for working with historic buildings
- Have a strong understanding of the UK Building, Planning and Listed Building regulations
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Proven experience working on all RIBA stages
- Have ability to manage day-to-day project running independently
- Have the ability to work successfully within a team, and to lead a team
- Personable, confident and with a strong sense of team spirit
- Competent in technical detailing
- Proficient using AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Revit and NBS (Chorus) would be desirable
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.
As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.