Anderselite are looking for a Senior Architect to become part of a forward thinking, design led and ambitious architectural practice in the West Country. The position will be full time and based in the Somerset studio.

You will be part of a focussed, friendly, and supportive studio, where the client support flexible ways of working to allow a good work-life balance for their team. The practice care about architecture, they value their team and work in wonderful locations. Theiur studios are a collaborative design environment where solving problems through good design is a fundamental part of practice life.  They will invest in you, learn from you, and will value what you have to offer.

This client is an Employee Ownership Trust, offering a real engagement with the future of the practice as well as potential for additional rewards, over and above agreed salary, depending on practice performance. They are committed to creating uniquely tailored architecture where their projects are predominantly private residential and cultural. You will be responsible for leading your own projects from concept to completion with support from their talented and experienced team.

The position will suit someone who is excited by the reuse and renewal of existing buildings, by sustainable construction, as well as contemporary architecture, with excellent design, technical and organisational skills. Your role will also include providing support and guidance to other team members. This is a great opportunity for an experienced architect working towards associate level, who is creative and focused, and who cares about good design, while thriving on the technical demands of delivering great architecture in a collaborative environment.  

You must have at least 5 years post Part 3 in-practice UK experience working with a portfolio of projects through all RIBA Stages of work, from concept design, through to construction and practical completion and beyond. Be able to work in a focused manner, and have good design and technical skills. Enjoy the challenge of designing and executing bespoke projects often in traditional buildings, and in beautiful yet sensitive contexts or settings as well as care are about and have experience of sustainable construction and energy efficient design. It is also important that you have a friendly approach and a willingness to work as a team player, as well as engage with clients and consultants.   Ideally the client would like experience of using Vectorworks, Adobe Suite and NBS Building software and whilst experience of these would be an advantage, training will be given if needed.   

Excellent salary and benefits package along with training, development and progression opportunities.