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Roger Mears Architects
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£35,000 to £42,000, or negotiated depending upon experience.
Closing date
17 Jun 2021

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Job (Function)
Architect, Part 3, Senior Architect
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

We are looking for an experienced Architect with a minimum of 5-7 years post part III experience ideally across a range of listed and contemporary buildings.

We are a growing London-based practice, with a team of hands-on Partners and skilled Architects. You will be supporting the team on projects including residential extensions; refurbishments; modern new-builds, as well as repair projects; conservation of churches and heritage-at-risk buildings, a number of which are Grade I listed. This role requires taking responsibility for projects from start to finish, including preparing drawings and specifications, working collaboratively with a Partner. For some projects, you will be required to liaise directly with clients, consultants and contractors; on other projects, you will be asked to work collaboratively in an in-house team.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Working on numerous projects from inception to completion RIBA stages 0-7
  • Preparing designs and submission for planning approval, listed building consent or CofE faculty
  • Ensuring CDM requirements are satisfied
  • Preparing detailed working drawings and designs; site inspections
  • Keeping up to date with the latest statutory building regulations
  • Ensure the running of the project is kept within the financial goal and deadlines
  • Working alone and within small teams as projects require
  • Reporting to the Partners on project progress
  • Some projects are out of London and will require travel.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Part III Qualified, ARB registered, Architect with 5-7 years’ UK experience
  • Experience of working on historic buildings
  • Experience of working on contemporary buildings/ new builds
  • A conservation qualification would be welcome
  • Experience of working through a variety of RIBA stages
  • Able to demonstrate a practical approach and experience with detailing
  • Knowledge of UK Building Regulations
  • Experience of working on historic buildings, preparing heritage reports, including condition reports, heritage impact statements, statements of significance, etc.
  • Good working knowledge of Vectorworks would be advantageous
  • applicant must be based in the UK and be able to show evidence of eligibility to work in the UK
  • a driving license is advantageous

Our office is located inside the vibrant Grade I listed Union Chapel, very close to Highbury & Islington tube station. We are a family friendly practice and are fully set up for remote working and can discuss flexible working hours if this is suitable.

We regret that due to the number of applications we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

No agencies please.

Salary Guide: £35,000 to £42,000, or negotiated depending upon experience.

Company

Roger Mears Architects was set up in May 1980 and the majority of its work has been gained by personal recommendation from satisfied clients. The office is based in Islington, but jobs have ranged as far afield as Dorset, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Wales. Most work is with listed buildings (whether Grade I, II* or II) and particular expertise has been developed in dealing with them.  In 2015 Sarah Khan and Alan Brown joined Roger as partners to form a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).

Roger Mears was, for 18 years, Guardian of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), whose philosophy of conservative repair informs the approach to all work, and members of staff are encouraged to attend courses run by the SPAB.  In every project close attention is paid to detail, with the aim of complementing existing buildings and using the best of traditional and, where appropriate, modern materials. Care for the environment is a major concern and influences the choice of construction – for example using locally sourced natural materials, environmentally friendly products and high levels of insulation. Daylight and sunlight are encouraged into buildings, often by the use of conservatories or glazed lantern lights.

The practice aims for a relaxed and informal relationship with clients, whilst maintaining an efficient, professional approach.  By developing close working relationships with all parties involved in the process, including consultants, contractors and craftspeople, we find we can achieve the highest quality results in terms of finished buildings and client satisfaction. As a consequence of our overall aims, which are to do what is best for a building as well as for our clients, we have generally found that local authority conservation officers and English Heritage caseworkers are very receptive to proposals we submit for planning and listed building consent.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7359 8222
Location
Union Chapel
Compton Avenue
London
London
N1 2XD
United Kingdom

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