Architect & Architectural Technologist

Architect & Architectural Technician 

Why Are We Looking

Brink Architects is a new and exciting architectural studio based in a picturesque rural location.  After an extraordinary start we have built a sound reputation resulting in a diverse portfolio of projects and pipeline work.  2020 was an amazing year for us and we’ve put lockdown to good use.  Our brand new studio is almost ready and the we can’t wait to occupy this space. We are also excited about the opportunity to add to our team and we are now looking for additional members of staff to join us and shape the future of the practice. 

Our success can be put down to several elements which, when combined, ensure that once a customer has worked with us, they remain with us.  Providing an exceptional customer experience is at the heart of everything we do and this is predominantly driven by the following factors:

• Our attention to detail – It’s extremely rare that any detail, however small, is overlooked.
• Anticipating our client’s needs – We know what they want before they’ve even thought of it.
• Creativity – The more impossible a request looks, the more we want to find a solution. Creativity permeates through all aspects of what we do. 
• Professionalism. Always.

Brink & Our Core Values 

Founded in January 2018 Brink Architects have rapidly gained a reputation as a creative, professional practice with projects across the country. 

The studio currently has a large variety of interesting work including high end residential, commercial, healthcare and retail projects all of which are completed with the following core principles at heart.

• We believe in simplifying the complex.
• We believe in a collaborative design process and the cross pollination of professional services, to achieve the innovative solutions others thought not possible.
• The experience has to be fun and enjoyable for both our clients and our team.
• We have the self-honesty to admit when we are wrong and the courage to change.

About the roles

It is important for us to find the right person to fit into our company culture. It may be that you will be familiar with all or only some of the criteria identified within this advert, but to us the most important factor in a new team member is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and strive for improvement regardless of previous experience.  We are currently looking for an Architect and Architectural Technician. 

The Architect Role

This position will suit an ambitious architect that wants to grow and shape a practice. It may be that you are looking for the next step up in your career or it may be that you find yourself banging your head against a glass ceiling.  

Your Responsibilities (Dependent on experience)

• You'll be predominantly office based but will also make out of office visits to both clients and sites.
• Work with the team to continuously review and improve internal process. 
• Design, detail and run your own projects.
• Explore new business opportunities with a view to contributing to the practice portfolio.
• Using a range of different medias to present ideas and designs to staff and clients.
• You will produce both physical and CAD models to test designs.
• Visiting proposed locations and building sites to assess site specific constraints and opportunities of projects.
• Assisting in the resolution of issues that arise during construction.
• Participating in project management throughout the construction.
• Being an optimistic natural communicator who is approachable and able to establish good working relationships with clients.

Experience and Requirements

• RIBA or MCIAT– Required.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and ability to implement – Required.
• Experience in the production of drawings with CAD packages – Required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD – Required.
• Proficient with Revit – Required.
• Proficient in Sketch up – Desirable.
• Proficient in Lumion – Desirable.
• Good Microsoft Word/Excel – Required.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator / Adobe InDesign / Adobe Photoshop – Required.
• Have own transport – Required (would be hard to walk here)

Who Will Love This Job?

• An analytical mind with a strong problem-solving ability.
• Someone who can do can see beyond the obvious.
• A social people person who thrives in a collaborative working environment. 
• Those who want to create the ultimate lifestyle experience.
• Someone who wants to be on board at the start, helping to build and shape the future of the studio.

The Technician Role

This position will suit an ambitious technician that wants to grow and shape a practice. You will be methodical with a high attention to detail. 

Your Responsibilities (Dependent on experience)

• You'll be predominantly office based but will also make out of office visits to both clients and sites.
• Work with the team to continuously review and improve internal process. 
• Detail and produce clear concise working drawing packages.
• Use range of different medias to present to staff and clients.
• Produce CAD models to test designs.
• Assist in resolving issues that arise during construction.
• Assist in project management throughout the construction phase.
• You’ll be an optimistic natural communicator who is approachable and able to establish good working relationships with clients.

Experience and Requirements

• MCIAT– Desirable.
• Sound Knowledge of Building Regulations and ability to implement – Required.
• Experience in the production of drawings with CAD packages – Required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD – Required.
• Proficient with Revit – Required.
• Proficient in Sketch up – Desirable.
• Proficient in Lumion – Desirable.
• Good Microsoft Word/Excel – Required.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator / Adobe InDesign / Adobe Photoshop – Required.
• Proficient in NBS and building specifications - Desirable
• Have own transport – Required (would be hard to walk here)

Who Will Love This Job?

• An analytical mind with a strong problem-solving ability.
• Someone who can do can see beyond the obvious.
• A social people person who thrives in a collaborative working environment. 
• Those who want to create the ultimate lifestyle experience and work on a verity of design projects.
• Someone who wants to be on board at the start, helping to build and shape the future of the studio.

Location

Brink studio is located just outside the town of Brackley on the border of three counties; Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. The studio is in an attractive rural setting with ample parking with easy access to M1, M40 and A43.

What Brink Will Offer You

• A brilliant working environment.
• The opportunity to help shape the direction of the practice.
• The opportunity to be involved in a range of exciting projects. 
• Latest computer equipment with high end displays.
• 20 days holiday per year (excluding Bank Holidays) with an additional day for every year worked up to a maximum of 25.
• The opportunity to be there at the very beginning and help shape the direction of the practice.
• A brilliant working environment.
• Pension Contributions. 
• Potential for Flexible Working.

Job Type: Full time

Salary: Dependent on experience 

To Apply

Please submit a one-page cover letter in addition to your CV. The cover letter should show your personality, clearly set out what you can bring to the team, and show us how you can help us continue to provide an exceptional service to our clients. Include what about this job attracts you? 

Email applications to info@brinkarchitects.co.uk