Careers

Want to join us? We look for people with raw talent and unstoppable ambition.

We want you for your professional talents but also your personal interests, your perspectives, your aspirations and your voice. Our practice continues to grow, and we want to hear from talents, ambitious people who'd like to join us.

To enable us to consistently deliver the highest standards of design and quality, we seek the most creative and skilled individuals to join our team. We're committed to investing in the development of our people to ensure our staff remain engaged, inspired, happy and healthy and we pride ourselves on a supportive studio culture enabling individuals to thrive.

What's on offer

Hybrid & flexible working

We believe in a healthy work/life balance. Opportunity to split your work time between home and the studio.

Career development

We believe in helping each other to grow, personally and professionally. We encourage and support our team through further education.

Annual bonus structure

We believe in sharing the rewards of our success. Opportunity for peformance-related annual bonus.

Progressive practice

We believe in change. We welcome new ideas and ways of working.

Holiday incentive scheme

We believe that time to rest and recharge is important. Holiday entitlement increased with length of service.

Social events

Above all, we believe in having fun. Regular team social events.

Open positions

Can’t see the role you’re after? No problem, we’re always keen to hear from talented people. Please get in touch at careers@edwardarchitects.co.uk

Architect/Architectural Technologist - Leeds

Are you an experienced Architect/Architectural Technologist with experience working on housing adaptations?

Edward Architects is seeking an ambitious Architect, Technologist or Building Surveyor to join its growing team at our Leeds City Centre studio.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a company with an excellent reputation in this rewarding field of architecture where our expertise ensures that our clients enjoy the benefits as we approach their complex needs with a solution-driven approach.

The role will involve running accessible adaptation projects through the planning, tender and construction stages and providing technical and drawing support to the team.

Qualifications and Experience

· RIBA, CIAT, RICS member or working towards a membership in either of these governing bodies

· Fully qualified with a minimum of 2 years’ experience

· Have a qualification in Architectural Technology/Architecture or Building Surveying at a degree level or equivalent

· The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD

· Experience of using REVIT is an advantage

· A good understand of construction technology

· Able to work with minimum supervision and maintain projects to a high standard

· Manage projects through the planning, tender and site stages

Specific Responsibilities and Activities within your role

· Take and understand client and design team member’s instructions and produce drawings with RIBA stages 2-5 and manage the project through completion

· Present schemes to clients and give expert advise

· Co-ordinate with other consultants and specialists

· Use own initiative to make decisions operating with proactive approach

· Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written

· Prepare and submit planning applications

· Produce detailed tender design drawing packages and fee schedules

· Produce building regulation packages

· Carry out building surveys and manage consultants

· A clean and current driving license

We are offering

· A competitive salary and benefits package

· Flexible working hours

· Flexible Home Working

· Holliday incentive scheme

· Pension scheme

· Profit related bonus

· Fantastic diverse team

· Creative city centre studio

· Educational Support

· Active Social Programme

The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD (experience with Revit is beneficial), and a good understanding of the planning process and building regulations. This role is for a candidate with a strong technical understanding of domestic projects and buildings in general.

Please get in touch at careers@edwardarchitects.com for further details.

WHO WE ARE

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