Architect / Architectural Designer

What this role offers 

With the greatest care in their attention to detail and a dedicated in-house construction team, you can be assured that you will be joining a business that is well respected.  More than respected. 

As Master Builders, this employer’s team have taken out Awards in recent years for Regional Lifestyle, Sustainability and Best Project Team.  They are consistently high performers.  And you can expect to enjoy and contribute to this success if you are the selected applicant.

This role will give you the opportunity to design - and then, to see your vision turned into reality, by a team of talented and practical work colleagues.

They provide a one stop, comprehensive solution. Among other things, this includes landscaping, driveways, fencing – right down to the installation of water troughs.  Their homes are truly stunning! Understandably, they enjoy lasting working relationships with their clientele.

You will work most days from a well-appointed office in rural Franklin. The employer is also happy to discuss the possibility of some work being done from home - perhaps one day a week.

Duties 

Understanding that you will be part of a conscientious team that works to complete a client’s project in its entirety, your duties will include: 

• Analyse, assess and ensure clarity around client requirements

• Take ownership of multiple projects at any given time – each at various stages of development

• Plan interior and exterior spaces, including landscaping

• Prepare concept designs and prepare drawings for buildings in a timely and efficient manner, to the employer’s specifications, Building Code 3604 and engineering specifications and designs

• Submit documentation for council consent and manage the process through until consent is obtained

• Prepare specifications for quotes and builds

• Work with the Construction Director to ensure that plans, budgets and time constraints are complied with

• Work collaboratively with other members of your team, contractors and consultants

• Assist in the preparation of material presented on the company’s website and in marketing

• Positively engage with prospective clients and others at trade shows as required

What you need to have 

• A friendly, professional, focussed and positive outlook

• Strong design skill and experience, including the creation of building interiors and outdoor spaces that are beautiful and functional

• A full understanding of the NZ Building Code and 3604, i.e. you will need to have worked in New Zealand and be able to demonstrate your compliance with relevant legislated practices

• A working knowledge of the building consent process

• Working knowledge of the resource consent process would be advantageous

• The wherewithal to keep up to date with new products and building methods and materials, including performance and specifications of materials in certain situations as they come onto the market

• Ideally, you will be a registered Architect or have L2 LBP status

• If you have an affinity for the rural aspect of living, that would be great.  However, more important, is your ability to apply sound principles and practice to meet a broad range of client needs

Software requirements 

• Our client employer uses ArchiCAD

• Ideally, you will already have used this software

Hours of work 

• Full-time hours

• Monday to Friday

Remuneration 

A competitive hourly rate will be paid, commensurate with your experience – and your proven track record of on-time delivery.

Apply now  

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A criminal history check may form part of this employer’s pre-employment process.

Please note: 

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of making application for this job.