Job Opportunity: Senior Residential Architect

Location: West Sussex

Dynamic Award-Winning Practice Seeks Senior Residential Architect

An award-winning AJ100 architectural practice is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Senior Residential Architect to join their large, friendly team in West Sussex. Working across a broad spectrum of sectors, the practice is committed to creating inspiring spaces that enhance the lives of the people who use them, while incorporating sustainable design principles into every project.

The Role: The Senior Residential Architect will take a pivotal role in leading the design and delivery of a wide range of projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring the realisation of concepts into tangible functional spaces. The role requires substantial experience in simultaneously leading multiple residential projects, ranging from smaller infill schemes to larger urban extension projects. You will be an integral part of a sizeable and high performing residential team.

Responsibilities:

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Leading the design and delivery of residential and mixed-use projects.

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Working with housebuilders, independent developers, and housing associations.

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Preparing initial feasibility site layouts, detailed masterplans, and planning application packages.

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Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring effective project resourcing.

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Preparing fee quotes and approaching existing and prospective clients for new opportunities.

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Collaborating with clients, consultants, and contractors.

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Providing quick turnaround on feasibility work and ensuring minimal abortive work.

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Communicating effectively both internally and externally.

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Ensuring compliance with planning and Building Regulation requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

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Proven experience in running large residential projects from inception to planning consent.

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Strong understanding of residential layout design for housing-led schemes.

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Ability to lead a project team under timescale pressures.

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Experience in preparing fee quotes and winning work.

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Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp.

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Some experience of Revit would be preferred.

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Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

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Knowledge of planning and Building Regulation requirements.

What's in it for you:

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Permanent full-time role with competitive salary and benefits.

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Flexible working arrangements available.

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Modern, sociable coastal studio located in West Sussex.

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Free parking a short walk from the office.

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Possibility of hybrid working after probation.

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Large, friendly team with many local members.

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Regular social events and gatherings.

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Collaborative practice encouraging work-life balance based on mutual respect and equal opportunities.

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Comprehensive internal and external CPD programme supporting skill development.

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Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace