ARB Architect

at  Glancy Nicholls

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• RIBA Part 1 - Degree in Architecture from and ARB/ RIBA approved school –

essential

• RIBA Part 2 - Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture from and ARB/ RIBA

approved school – essential

• RIBA Part 3 - Post Graduate Diploma in Architectural Practice – essential
• (The above can be replaced with equivalent qualifications from other

countries supported by a UK NARIC Statement of Comparability)

• Current registration with the ARB as an Architect – essential

ARCHITECT

Job Description
Management of project costs against fees in liaison with Associates and
Directors during the progression of the project for which they are assigned
project runner role.

Provision of Architectural Services including:

• Design
• Contract Administration including financial control in co-ordination with QS

and certification under guidance of team leader.

• Brief taking and documentation
• Client Liaison
• Design team co-ordination
• Chairing and documenting design team meetings.
• Attendance at (and running of where necessary) site meeting.
• Assisting senior team members in the preparation of project programme.

Autonomous working and leading junior team members in design, detailing,
model making, graphics, filing, administration and recording of information for
projects.
Carrying out/ drawing up measured building surveys.
Attending and giving presentations and forming part of bid teams where
necessary.
Maintaining records of site visits and telephone conversations.
Issuing and receiving drawings and other project information.
Managing the planning and building control protocols and liaise with the
relevant local authority officers. Maintenance of relevant progress trackers.
Informing Associates or Directors of any events which may require the attention
of the company’s PI Insurers.
Producing letters, reports, presentations and other documentation in Microsoft
Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.
Answering telephone queries, and redirecting or taking messages where
appropriate.

Comprehensive Computer Skills including:

• CAD package as appropriate (Revit/ Autocad/ SketchUp)
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• MS Office Software

Maintaining effective job filing including QA processes.
Completing weekly timesheets and forecasting timescales for packages.
Attending / taking part in CPD presentations.
Other tasks as necessary in the day to day function of the office including
archiving and answering telephones.
Additional roles within the practice may be required in order to manage office
functions such as:

ARCHITECT

Job Description

ROLE WITHIN PRACTICE

Project runner and design team co-ordinator generally focusing on a single
primary project.
Client liaison either independently on small commissions or independently /
under guidance of project lead on larger projects.
Represent the practice externally through client, consultant liaison and
networking events.
Mentoring and management of less experienced staff members.
Developing project and team leadership role within the practice.
Developing technical design approach and bringing experience to the
realisation of design concepts.
Involvement in project development across all work stages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

An architect will be expected to be aware of the company’s agreed scope of
service and to work within these requirements. They should advise the team
leader if at any point they believe additional services are being requested by
the client.