WE ARE RECRUITING!

Must:

• Be self-motivated with strong time management and leadership skills, and a proven ability to work multiple projects of varying sizes at the same time.
• Have a flair and passion for design with excellent drawing skills and a good eye for detail.
• Have strong technical detailing knowledge.
• Be up-to-date with current building regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Be proficient in IT (we primarily draw with AutoCAD LT,  with some early concept design undertaken on Sketchup, but are open to using other software for visualisation).
• Have a good standard of spoken, written, and technical English with experience in communicating with clients, design teams, contractors, and statutory bodies.
• Hold a full driving licence, and own a vehicle, as Dorset is a rural county with limited public transport connections and we cover a large area within Dorset and adjoining counties.
• Confident to work independently, taking the lead or a supporting role as required, and have energy and enthusiasm with a good sense of humour.
• Be polite with a passion for traditional excellent customer service.

Good to have:

• Conservation Accreditation.
• Familiarity with the adopted Local Plans for Dorset.
• Long-term Directorship ambition.

What we offer:

• Fair salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexibility to work from home a couple of days a week if desired (after completion of probation).
• The opportunity to build the practice and assist in succession.
• A variety of projects across residential, commercial and community sectors, traditional and contemporary, with varying size budgets, from small domestic extensions to large country estates, renovations, conversions, and refurbishments, new builds, and conserving heritage buildings and structures.