Architect

Location: London

Ridge LLP is looking for an Architect to join our Architecture team based in our London office, with over 90 staff covering a multitude of different disciplines including Architecture, Project Management, Cost Management, Building Surveying and Engineering.

This is in response to demand for our Architectural services which continues to grow. Our technical facilities portfolio is world class and we have recently secured several exciting new projects.

Our existing portfolio of projects has a wealth of experience at designing Headquarter buildings, manufacturing and F1 Teams facilities, Educational buildings, Hospitality buildings, Leisure and Stadia buildings, Offices and one-off commissions which results in a diverse and exciting practice.

• Reporting to the Project Leader of the current project on a day-to-day basis and ultimately to the Practice Partners.
• Design Leadership, capable of leading multidisciplinary design teams
• Carry out feasibility studies and design proposals for review
• Cooperate with other members of the design team and coordinate their output
• Ensure design proposals conform to the latest building regulations and technical standards
• Providing a practical and methodical approach to solving problems, working to fixed budgets and working within deadlines
• Inspection of building work on site
• Ability to work autonomously, designing and delivering projects with minimal supervision

• Strong design and technical detailing skills – Revit experience is essential
• Advanced 3D capabilities
• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally, graphically and in writing
• Experience in preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals
• Knowledge of UK best practice standards
• Post qualification experience
• Experience of working on large scale technical facilities is desirable but not essential
• Part 3 qualified

Candidates must ensure the highest design quality throughout all projects and be able to work efficiently & diligently to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail and maintaining high standards of work. Your talent, creativity and excellent communication skills will create wide scope for personal and career development in a dynamic and growing business.

• Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the team, adding value to our growing business
• 25 days holiday - entitlements increase by 1 day per annum after 3, 5 and 8 years
• Car allownace
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Standard 6% Ridge Contribution - rising to 7% after 5 years, and 8% after 10 years
• Highly competitive salary
• Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Gym Membership Scheme
• Company car leasing scheme