Architect / lead architectural designer - united kingdom, walton on thames

Architect / lead architectural designer who is creative, an ideas person with excellent client facing skills is required to take on a lead role within this new department, where you’ll have the opportunity to shine and be an integral part of the company’s new growth strategy. this is a great opportunity for someone who is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who has the ambition and drive to eventually head up the department and be part of the company’s senior management team. salary: £38,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience) + profit share location: walton on thames, surrey (candidates should live within an 8 mile radius of walton on thames) job type: full-time, permanent please note: due to the nature of the role you will be visiting client sites and you will need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. job overview if you’re a creative architect / architectural designer who is looking for an opportunity to join a new design department within a well-established and respected building firm, then we have the job for you! as the architect / lead architectural designer you will be the main person initially in this new department, giving you the opportunity to make the role your own and have a pivotal role in client projects which will range from residential extensions, high-end refurbishments to new build houses. the company has ambitious plans to grow the business and you’ll have the opportunity to head up the department and grow the team taking on architectural technicians, interior designers etc. so that clients have a full in-house professional service to use. as a successful candidate you will be a highly creative and solutions-based person with excellent client facing and presentation skills. you will also have the ability to listen and fully understand the client’s requirements and have the knowledge and confidence to make recommendations to the build or refurbishment project. apply today if this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your cv as soon as possible for our recruitment team to review. duties your duties as the architect / lead architectural designer include: meeting with clients to discuss the design requirements for new constructions, alterations and extensions liaising with surveyor’s and other external consultants to gather the necessary measurements, dimensions, and other routine calculations for design layouts providing clients with suitable design recommendations based on factors such as budget, the building site, and local planning requirements using cad software and manual drawing techniques to produce architectural plans for local authority planning and client approval reworking and modifying designs based on comments and reviews from planning and clients providing management with; planning, timelines, liaison with the construction team, and other specifications being part of a team and suggesting best practice techniques, tools, software as well as input to the sales and marketing team candidate requirements as the architect / lead architectural designer you will have the following skills, experience and attributes: will need excellent technical skills and be proficient in cad and microsoft office software you should possess excellent communication and customer service skills you will need the creativity to shape innovative and create unique designs must have experience dealing with building regulations, and submitting plans and other required documentation to building control and planning must be flexible to working hours as you may be required to visit sites after normal working hours to meet with clients although not a requirement from day one, you should have the confidence to lead and motivate a team as the department grows must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle as you will be travelling to client sites as part of your role how to apply to be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your cv to our recruitment team who will review your details. cv’s of job applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our client for consideration. by submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our client for this purpose. job ref: awdo-p7958 full-time, permanent jobs, careers and vacancies. find a new job and work in walton on thames, surrey. multi-job board advertising and cv sourcing recruitment services provided by awd online. awd online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. awd online operates as an employment agency. awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk

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