Responsibilities

• To develop architectural designs based on the client’s requirements.
• Discuss the ideas, objectives, requirements and budget of a project and in some cases help to select a site.
• Collaborate with other professionals involved in the design project.
• Discuss the design proposal with the CAD technician and supervise to ensure that the detail drawings produced reflect the architect’s design.
• Produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications.
• Prepare preliminary specification of materials for the design.
• Keep within financial budgets and deadlines.
• Carry out regular site visits to check on progress and ensure that the project is running on time and to budget when required.
• Design solutions must enrich the way our clients live, work and play through innovation and thoughtfulness.

Qualification and Experience

• A minimum of first Degree in Architecture from any recognized tertiary institution
• Must have a relevant industry skill-based certification(s)
• A minimum of 2 Years post bachelor relevant work experience
• Good design and drawing skills to demonstrate your flair for architecture
• A strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions
• Sound analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• A keen interest in buildings and the built environment - an insight into Building Information Modelling (BIM) will also be a significant advantage
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals
• Good organizational and negotiation skills
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills
• An understanding about the relationship between people, buildings and the wider environment
• A first-rate understanding of construction processes
• Commercial awareness and business acumen
• Reasonable mathematical skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent IT skills, including computer-aided design skills.
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent design and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-moving environment
• Experience and high level knowledge of Autodesk packages (including Revit,AutoCAD,3ds max and Adobe suits