We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced ARB registered Architect to join our busy DB3 Cardiff studio to work on national projects, along with other UK-wide DB3 studios.

You will need to have worked in the UK construction / design industry for a minimum of 2 years as an Architect, and be familiar with Revit software.

In this role you will run and project manage a variety of interesting projects, working both independently on drawing packages and manage assistants where necessary to ensure quality control of issued information.

Candidate Requirements

• Architectural experience in the design of public buildings is essential; eg. education, healthcare or community;
• Able to carry out design reviews and identify inconsistencies, discrepancies and missing information and record, report and track the close out of these items;
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the Planning / Building Regulations application process;
• Demonstrable design flair and presentational ability
• An interest in Low / Zero Carbon design and Passivhaus would be an advantage;
• Capable of robust UK construction detailing;
• Experience in leading meetings on site with the client, design and contractor team;
• Experience in delivering projects from conception to completion; ideally worked in all RIBA Stages;
• Very good Revit and Autocad skills;
• Experience in using Photoshop, Indesign and Formit useful;
• Excellent communication skills: spoken and written.

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Benefits

• Career fast track
• Structure and stability in your role
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on a company
• High earning potential and benefits,  starting at £28kpa
• Great training opportunities and career development
• Senior Management Mentoring
• Core business training spending time in each department to understand the business support network
  • Architecture
  • Accounts & Payroll
  • Administration
  • Marketing
  • Business Development
  • IT
• Design Software that will be utilised and training offered
  • AutoCAD / REVIT
  • MEP Worx
  • EDSL TAS
  • RELUX / Dialux
• Experience of site work to accompany studio life
• Opportunity to work from other studios around the UK
• Hybrid working policy – two days working from home
• Active support towards further professional accreditation including sponsorship
• 25 days annual leave plus national holidays
• Private medical scheme

Why DB3?

DB3 Building Services Engineering are part of the DB3 Group. We are a modern and dynamic firm with a long established history dating back as far as 1883. Our highly experienced team is focused on not only delivering the project on time, with exceptional quality and within cost, but also in ensuring long term value is designed into facilities.

We are looking for Graduate engineers in both Electrical and both Mechanical disciplines.

On offer is a role where you will receive training and development whilst shadowing senior engineers on a range of projects. Employment will be based in Manchester City Centre with opportunity to work nationally from our other studios. Full training will be provided for the right person. We would also develop engineers to gain professional status with appropriate Engineering Council and CIBSE / IET.

This is a great chance for an upcoming Design Engineer to train, develop and play a key part in an organisation’s future development. This position would suit a Junior/Graduate Engineer with an appreciation of building services, looking for full, on the job training, and progression opportunities:-

• Candidate entry level – Junior/Graduate mechanical or electrical building services engineer
• Fully comprehensive across all Microsoft Office programmes
• A team player with willingness to learn and develop their skills
• Qualifications (HNC or similar as minimum, ideally degree qualified) in building services engineering to prove baseline knowledge of the role expected.

The Role

You will be directly involved in feasibility studies, developing technical designs, writing specifications and reports, producing drawings & schedules, working within a BIM environment and general project duties from concept to completion.

Expected to attend site, where required, in order to support the design and technical support for the installations and project development.  Develop site experience whilst shadowing senior engineer to provide condition surveys, installation progress reports, witnessing of commissioning and snagging of schemes.

The sectors we are currently active in include:

• Sports & Leisure
• Education
• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial/Food
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Retail

Application Process

1. To apply, email your CV to recruitment@db3group.com reference: Graduate 2022
2. A telephone interview with our recruitment team based on competency questions
3. Final interview
4. Offer of employment!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Project Architect to join our growing Manchester Studio and run jobs in a variety of sectors including residential, as well as include Mixed Use and Town Centre Regeneration.

Candidates should be ambitious with an excellent work ethic and be highly motivated. The successful individual must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in UK construction industry and be able to demonstrate strong capability in the use of Revit, AutoCAD and BIM Level II.

Project Architect Requirements:

• experience working traditionally on the client side of a contract
• experience in producing tender and construction packages of drawing information accurately under very tight deadlines
• worked in the UK construction / design industry for a minimum of 2+ years as an architect;
• a range of sector experience ideally from Commercial to Masterplanning
• willing to run and project manage large projects, working both independently on drawing packages, and managing assistants where necessary to ensure quality control of issued information;
• able to audit the design and identify inconsistencies, discrepancies and missing information and record, report and track the close-out of these items;
• good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the Planning / Building Regulations application process;
• capable of robust UK construction detailing;
• excellent communication skills: spoken and written;
• be based in Manchester with networking experience within the industry, which is part of this role
• client-facing experience,
• experience in leading meetings on site with the client, design and contractor team;
• delivered projects from conception to completion; ideally worked in all RIBA Stages;
• very good Revit skills, and a good working knowledge of AutoCAD and BIM Level II;
• Salary dependent on experience.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Building Services Engineering
• Knowledge and experience of MEP Services
• Experience of managing a series of sizeable or complex projects
• Experience and understanding of Health and Safety, Quality Management and CDM regulations
• High level of computer literacy including competency in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, TAS, Cymap, Hevacomp and NES software
• Ability to work to tight timescales and budgets with no supervision
• Design and construction processes appreciation and understanding
• Ability to identify and resolve technical discipline issues
• Broad sector experience is preferred but not essential
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the Planning / Building Regulations application process
• Experience in leading meetings on site with the client, design and contractor team
• Excellent communication skills: spoken and written

Reasons to work for us

DB3 provide a stimulating and interesting work environment for our professional teams. Social events, team building and inspirational visits are all part of our approach to engender a positive environment and a creative spirit.

Our commitment to staff development is underpinned by structured training and Continuous Professional Development programmes.

DB3 is an equal opportunities employer, committed to eliminating discrimination and encourages a working environment which is inclusive to all; delivering exceptional service to our clients by practicing enhanced Diversity and Inclusion.

Salary is dependent on experience. To apply, email your CV to recruitment@db3group.com

*Direct applicants only please, no recruiters or agencies.*