Experienced Project Architect

NEW YEAR, NEW PRACTICE AND GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN US AT THE START OF OUR MISSION TO BUILD A GREAT NEW DESIGN STUDIO FOCUSED ON MAKING OUR TOWNS AND CITIES MORE VIBRANT, HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE BY REIMAGINING, REPURPOSING AND REGENERATING BUILDINGS AND PLACES.

REJEN Architects was founded in 2023 by Rob Jennings following 10 years as a Director at RMI Architects, where he was responsible for numerous RIBA and RSUA award-winning projects. In setting up REJEN Rob’s goal was to build a new purpose driven design studio focused reimagining, repurposing and regenerating more of our existing buildings and places in response to the huge challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss and the need to do more to preserve and enhance our historic building stock.

REJEN Architects is looking for an experienced PROJECT ARCHITECT with an interest and experience in ADAPTIVE REUSE and CONSERVATION and passionate about CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE in heritage settings.

We have an expanding portfolio of work in Ireland and the UK across hospitality, office, healthcare and residential sectors, much of which involves contemporary interventions and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. As such, we are looking to expand the REJEN Team.

The Opportunity

Be part of a highly motivated team and help us grow our new Belfast based design studio. You will be involved in working on projects at all stages, from concept through to completion and in all aspects of running and growing a practice. You will be supported by REJEN Director and Founder Rob Jennings to help propel your career to the next level. In turn you will provide support and mentorship to junior Architects and support staff as we look to foster the growth and development of the REJEN Team.

About us

Our primary focus is on adaptive reuse projects which maximise social, environmental and economic benefits while doing least harm to the planet. We are committed to delivering exceptional projects for our clients and for society and our ambition is to become B-Corp Certified in the next 12 months.

We believe this is just the beginning of an amazing journey for REJEN Architects and we are looking for highly motivated, exceptional people who share our values, have a thirst for growth, learning and mentoring and who will help us build a great company. To achieve this, we believe in investing in our team and promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement. We will work with the successful candidate to develop and support a personal training plan which will align your personal development goals with the growth of the company. We also believe in rewarding those who help us achieve our goals for REJEN Architects and we offer a profit share bonus scheme in addition to a competitive salary.

About you

⁃ Will be ARB and/or RIAI registered Architect with minimum 5 years post qualified experience

⁃\tWill have excellent design, technical and communication skills and be driven to consistently produce work of the highest quality

⁃ Will be an experienced Project Architect with responsibility for leading and supporting other team members in delivery of significant high quality projects through all RIBA Stages

⁃\tWill have excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and technical detailing skills

⁃ Will be passionate about design quality and committed to low carbon design principles

⁃ Will have a strong interest in and demonstrable experience in delivering conversion and adaptive reuse projects

⁃ Will have experience in working with listed buildings and applied knowledge in relation to conservation, and may be on a journey or would like to become CA registered

⁃ Will have experience in working in the commercial sector and be comfortable seeking to deliver high quality design within commercial constraints.

⁃ Will be extremely well organised and will have excellent time, project management and communication skills (written and verbal)

Essential Skills

⁃ Highly proficient in Revit & AutoCAD

⁃ Sketchup and Enscape proficiency

⁃ InDesign and Photoshop skills

⁃ Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project proficiency

⁃ Full & valid UK/Eire driving license & own transport

Beneficial

⁃ Experience in healthcare projects and knowledge of HTMs & HBNs

⁃ Experience working in ROI and good understanding of ROI planning and BCAR processes

⁃ Experience in working in hotel, office and hospitality sectors

What’s on offer

⁃ Fantastic opportunity to join and advance your career in an ambitious and fast growing new Architectural Practice

⁃ Profit share bonus scheme

⁃ Excellent salary commensurate with experience

⁃ Pension Contribution

⁃ Mileage Allowance

⁃ Flexible working

⁃ Financially supported personal training plan as part of continuous learning & improvement scheme

⁃ You will work in a collaborative open studio environment in the heart of Belfast’s bustling Cathedral Quarter

Apply with CV and Portfolio (in PDF format - max 10mb) to [email protected]

Visit our website - www.rejenarchitects.com