Senior Architect/ Technologist
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TG Escapes modular eco/ buildings
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Senior Architect / Technologist – Midlands
Company:TG Escapes Ltd Salary:£55,000– £65,000 Location:Coventry (Hybrid)
About us
TG Escapes is an award-winning market leader providing eco-friendly modular buildings designed for the education, commercial, and leisure sectors. We provide a full turnkey service from planning to handover, predominately working asa design and build contractor. We are committed to creating sustainable, innovative, and inspiring spaces that enhance quality of life and learning experiences.
Our multi-disciplined team are passionate and driven in delivering high quality outputs, through design to projectdelivery on-site. As a business we harness a culture ofteamwork and support, underpinned by our people.
Due to our continued growth and expanding portfolio, we arelooking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Architect to join our team in the Midlands.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have experience in architectural design and department management, particularly within theEducation Sector, delivering to the Department for Education project standards.
This role offers an opportunity to lead significant projects asTGE continues to grow its portfolio within the Education and MMC market.
As a Senior Architect / Technologist, you will oversee allphases of design and construction information, collaborating with the existing team of experienced architects and engineers and reporting to the Technical Director.
About You
An ambitious Architect / Technologist who is keen to flourish in a busy environment. You will have both designand technical skills and a strong eye for detail. A workingknowledge of BIM will be an advantage and an interest in passive design and sustainability will be considered as differentiating factors.
Your Skills and Experience
o Registered with the ARB or chartered with CIAT withapproximately 10 years post chartered experience working in the UK.
o You will ideally have cross-sector experience,predominantly in the Education Sector, delivering to the DFE framework, but commercial and leisure experience is an advantage.
o Experience of Drawing and delivering within BIM Level2 workflows and Environment
o Experience in leading architectural project teamsand managing and delivering multiple complex projects concurrently from inception to completion.
o Excellent communication and presentation skills, withthe ability to convey complex design concepts to avariety of audiences coupled with exceptional problem-solving skills and a dynamic "can do approach.”
o Knowledge of other design software (Lumion,Photoshop, In-design, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office) is preferred.
o Knowledge and understanding of NBS/UniclassSpecification software.
o A knowledge of Passivhaus and timber Frameconstruction would be advantageous.
o Demonstrate commercial awareness of design andconstruction processes.
Key Responsibilities
o Supervise, mentor, and provide direction to all membersof the architectural team.
o Take receipt of a brief and with only limitedintervention, manage the design process, from initial sketches to full detailed design in line with the RIBA Plan of Work
o Prepare compliant designs by following UKConstruction Law, British Standards, and relevant CoPs.
o Select and advise on material specification. Respect thelimited availability of natural resources when making design decisions with consideration of design life and durability.
o Author specifications. Source and evidencesupporting and up-to-date technical information from manufacturers in your project folders.
o Assist in gathering and preparing information to supportstatutory submissions, such as Planning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways
o Contribute and help co-ordinate the development of TGE Pre-Construction Information in line with the RIBAPlan of Work and TGEs Deliverables and Design Risk Management.
o Assist the Project Team with designing to a budget,and where required assist with value-engineering.
o Participate in project review meetings and coordinatewith members of the wider Design, Operations and Procurement Teams
o Undertake proper and sufficient checking ofarchitectural information prior to forwarding to the Technical Director for approval.
o Ensure compliance with Document Control in line withTGE Protocols
What we offer you
o Salary: £55000 – £65,000 negotiable.
o Working Hours: Minimum 37 hours per week ( PotentialHybrid Working).
o 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
o Charitable fundraise through our TG Challenge and CSRactivities.
o Support with career progression and education.
o Paid professional membership.
o Cycle2Work scheme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our highly creative andambitious team in an office close to transport links. You will be part of a design-led progressive business.
How to apply
If this role is of interest, please apply throughapply@tgescapes.co.uk for the attention of
Matt Gill.
Please send your CV, cover letter and digital portfolio. Whencompleting your application, please give specific details of the experience, skills, and previous responsibilities that you believe will be relevant to the role you are applying for.
TG Escapes is an equal opportunities employer, and we do notdiscriminate on any grounds other than ability to fulfil 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 accountsautomatically divert there.
Any speculative agency CVs received will not be accepted asan introduction.
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- Job Title: Senior Architect
- Category: Architecture, Construction, Product Supplier
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CV2 2LE, Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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