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Senior Architect

Full Time

 

Lavigne Lonsdale is recruiting for an experienced Senior Architect. This is an exciting full-time opportunity to work within a well-established and highly regarded inter-disciplinary practice.

The successful applicant will work within the team at our Truro (Cornwall) Studio assisting with the development of the business and helping to generate and run a wide variety of projects including mixed-use urban regeneration masterplans, housing-led masterplans, health care, leisure, and cultural destination projects. Some experience in Conservation would be beneficial but a well-rounded architect with a willingness to work alongside other disciplines (masterplanning and landscape) is essential.

 

Our approach is contextual design- both contemporary but also traditional depending on the context. A whole-hearted buy into that approach is essential.

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The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications (listed below), with a minimum of six years’ experience working in the sector. They will have excellent design and drawing skills, confident freehand drawing skills, and a passion for place-making, client satisfaction, and the environment. 

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As part of your role, you will work alongside the Company Director and Associates to provide a vital collaborative role in delivering a wide variety of projects. Lavigne Lonsdale offers in return a competitive salary, support and development within your role, and exposure to a range of projects nationwide.  

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Key Requirements:

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  • Qualifications: Relevant BA (Hons) and PG Dip or MA

  • Professional membership (ARB and RIBA)

  • 6+ years minimum experience working in private and/or public sector

  • Experience working on large, medium and small scale commercial projects in the UK

  • A confident self-starter who is comfortable working alone and as part of a team

  • Able to demonstrate experience in running projects from concept stage through to completion with client and design team liaison

  • Capable of working on a varied portfolio of work

  • Proven ability to cope with dynamic deadlines and proven ability to manage project

  • Passionate about place-making and the environment;

  • Excellent design skills;

  • Confident freehand drawing skills;

  • Excellent graphic skills

  • Strong CAD skills in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Revit (preferable but not essential)

  • Solid technical capability and understanding of UK planning & building legislation

  • Good written English;

  • Confident verbal presentation skills

  • Willingness to learn and adopt new skills;

  • Be prepared to share daily office tasks including admin and general office duties;

  • Willingness to travel – including working from the Bath office on occasion.

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Please email your CV and portfolio with up to 10 project examples to the address below, ensuring transmissions do not exceed 10Mgb in size.

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Interviews will be held online and we are flexible with times where possible to suit candidates.

Contact details: Lavigne Lonsdale, 22 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2LS

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For an informal chat, please call Martyn Lonsdale on 01872 273118 or email info@lavignelonsdale.co.uk 

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