Architect/Chartered Architectural Technologist
Berrys
We are a team of forward-thinking chartered surveyors, town planners, architects, business consultants, heritage consultants, and engineers offering all property-related services under one roof.
Whether our clients are from the commercial, residential, or rural sectors, drawing on experience across all service areas allows us to see the full picture. With a clear understanding of the challenges our clients face and the attention to detail that we apply to every aspect of a project, we can find solutions that maximise the potential of their land, property, and business.
Role Profile
To support our ambitions and growing portfolio of work across the country, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Architect or Chartered Technologist to help strengthen and build our team. We cover all RIBA work stages from conceptual design to detailed planning and technical drawings, to delivering on-site projects through to completion.
To make a success of this position you must be able to work under your own initiative, have a willingness to learn, with a keen focus on the technical side of the profession. An understanding of working practices, building regulations, and a proficiency in Revit is required to undertake the role.
You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our team of architects and architectural technologists based in the Kettering office with a keen interest in facilitating the ongoing growth of the team. There is a focus on independent working, undertaking and leading on-site visits and face-to-face client interactions. Berrys is fundamentally led by our rural client base, and a benefit of this is the wide-ranging scope of projects we take on as a team, which are focused but not limited to agricultural design.
Person Specification
Required
You will be required to be involved with work on a variety of interesting projects across all stages within the RIBA Plan of Work, with tasks including but not limited to:
* Direct communication & client liaison
* Undertaking measured building surveys
* Conceptual designs and feasibility studies
* Preparation of detailed planning drawings
* Production of technical construction documentation and working drawings
* Production of detailed specification documents and overseeing tendering procedures and procurement
* On-site experience with the opportunity for project management and contract administration
Requirements
* Previous experience working with planning and technical drawing packages
* Good communication skills
* Ability and confidence to liaise with professionals outside of the team
* Proficiency in Revit is required
* IT literate
* Strength in time management, administration, and organization
* Ability to use Adobe Suite (desirable)
* Comfortable with undertaking site visits and a confidence with driving
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.
Benefits
The role will sit within the friendly and supportive Architecture team with opportunities to develop. Berrys benefits from being multi-disciplinary with a strong focus on rural surveying and expert planners. There will be a level of exposure to different areas of the business and cross collaboration.
* We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications, and experience
* We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
* We provide a Private Healthcare scheme for all
* We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
* We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
* We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
* An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
* We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
* Potential for discretionary bonus
* We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
* Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
* We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes
Closing Date: 4th March 2025
Please note that we may close this role early if sufficient applications are received; therefore, it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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