Part III Architect

Useful Studio (part of the Useful Simple Trust) are seeking a Part III Architect to join the team.

Location: London (office but remote working is available)

Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 / year (DOE) and including competitive benefits

Hours: 37.5hrs / week

Contract Type: Full-time

Who We Are

Useful Studio are an award-winning architectural practice, committed to using the power of the built environment to solve our planetary and social crises. We are a collective of architects and designers offering full architectural services for building design and delivery. We design lean, adaptable, and resilient solutions that make a positive impact and through our naturally collaborative approach, we engage with clients and user groups to deliver bold, valuable and efficient projects that respond directly to their needs.

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) are a family of pioneering regenerative design practices, driving change in the built environment. As part of the Trust, Useful Studio can offer a multidisciplinary service or work as part of a wider external consultant team. Our experienced and committed engineers, architects, designers and strategists work together, with our clients and users, to deliver valuable outcomes with positive impacts.

As a Social Enterprise, B Corp and Employee Benefit Organisation we do things differently. Our people are highly motivated and committed because our structure and values mean that our combined success is shared equitably. We share part of our profit and re-invest the rest in research, social and environmental projects.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a purpose-driven Part III Architect to join our collaborative team, working on transformative projects that address the climate and social challenges of our time. This role offers the opportunity to lead day-to-day project delivery across workplace, residential, education, bridges and public realm - all unified by our commitment to lean, low carbon solutions, material reuse and circularity. We are particularly interested in architects who have UK experience, strong technical delivery skills, proficiency in Revit, and value our mission as a B Corp and Social Enterprise.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day project lead under guidance of associates and/or directors
• Lead production of design and construction information including drawings, reports and specifications
• Guide the design team from inception through to project completion
• Ensure that all project deadlines are met and to the highest of standard
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other professionals
• Work to a high standard both as part of a team but also use your own initiative when working alone

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of UK working experience post-Part 3
• Relevant experience in workplace, residential, education and public realm projects
• A full understanding of the UK statutory framework, including Planning and Building Regulations
• Excellent knowledge of construction detailing and technical skills
• Experience of working through post-planning RIBA stages and project delivery
• Excellent freehand sketching, visualisation and computer modelling skills
• Proficiency in Revit required
• Good communication skills to coordinate the work with clients, contractors and suppliers
• Personable, a team player, and generally a good all-rounder

We are looking for driven, enthusiastic people who are keen to make a difference in the built environment and who will in turn challenge us to think differently and deliver our best.

What we offer:

• Flexible working including 9-day fortnight scheme
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Private medical insurance with access to WeCare 24/7 GP access
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme and other benefits

If you have intuition and enthusiasm, and the personal, technical and communication skills to match, please submit a cover letter introducing yourself together with a CV and concise illustrated portfolio.By sending us your CV you agree to us keeping your details on our records for six months for recruitment purposes only. If you do not wish for us to do so, please include a statement in your cover letter.