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Architectural Technologist
We make creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is design focused, highly organised and efficient at multitasking to join our team as an Architectural Technologist.
CURRENT ROLE OPPORTUNITY
Company: Fraher & Findlay
Job title: Architectural Technologist
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience.
Job Type: Permanent, Full time.
Location: London
Sector: Architecture, Construction
About this role:
We create creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. Our work is very detailed and most of our projects are situated within complex planning environments. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our Clients, wider Design Team and our Build Team.
The individual will work alongside our Design team (qualified Architects) and our on site Build Teams and partner Contractors.
The Architectural Technician is a critical role within the team helping us to maintain our high level of building detailing, delivery of RIBA Stage 4 construction packs and RIBA stage 5 on site building detail resolution work. You would be expected to work on a number of medium sized projects along side the Project Architect Lead and helping to mentor younger Architects with respect to construction detailing. You would be expected to adapt design intent information into technical drawings and specification material ready for construction and forming the building contract. This would be completed alongside the Project Architect. The role is not client facing but requires excellent organisation, detailed design experience, problem solving and great communication and collaboration skills within the design team.
This is a unique role to work with an award-winning Architectural firm that is now offering a full design and build service for clients. Working from initial concept design right through delivery on site using a combination of our in house build teams and external sub-contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Key areas of competence:
Remuneration + Fringe Benefits, Details + Milestones
Salary Expectation £35,000 - £45,000 depending upon experience.
20 days paid holidays, 7 days paid bank holidays, office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday)
Pension scheme, Travel expenses, Annual Bonus scheme
Six months probation period.
Start date:
CURRENT ROLE OPPORTUNITY
Company: Fraher & Findlay
Job title: Architectural Technologist
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience.
Job Type: Permanent, Full time.
Location: London
Sector: Architecture, Construction
About this role:
We create creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. Our work is very detailed and most of our projects are situated within complex planning environments. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our Clients, wider Design Team and our Build Team.
The individual will work alongside our Design team (qualified Architects) and our on site Build Teams and partner Contractors.
The Architectural Technician is a critical role within the team helping us to maintain our high level of building detailing, delivery of RIBA Stage 4 construction packs and RIBA stage 5 on site building detail resolution work. You would be expected to work on a number of medium sized projects along side the Project Architect Lead and helping to mentor younger Architects with respect to construction detailing. You would be expected to adapt design intent information into technical drawings and specification material ready for construction and forming the building contract. This would be completed alongside the Project Architect. The role is not client facing but requires excellent organisation, detailed design experience, problem solving and great communication and collaboration skills within the design team.
This is a unique role to work with an award-winning Architectural firm that is now offering a full design and build service for clients. Working from initial concept design right through delivery on site using a combination of our in house build teams and external sub-contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Production of high quality detailed design packages for RIBA Stage 4 in line with the developed design intent scope of each project.
- Development of office technical standards and associated drawings and schedules.
- Complete design analysis and research suitable solutions to detailing.
- Production or directing and overseeing, of CAD drawings, details, CGIs, specifications and other documentation to the construction stage.
- Review, comment and integrate information by specialist subcontractors including statusing of shop drawings.
- Undertake site inspections and surveys with respect to setting out alongside the Project Architect
- Keeping abreast with current legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to all duties and responsibilities undertaken.
- Mentoring of junior members of the Architectural team with respect to construction standards/expectations.
Key areas of competence:
- Producing work on time, to a high professional standard.
- Detailed knowledge of current Building Regulations and their application.
- Detailed knowledge of the Party Wall Act 1996 including the types of notice and processes involved in serving them and forming awards.
- Self‐motivated to use initiative in undertaking or continuing a task without supervision.
- Good timekeeping and work ethic that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
- Ability to work in the face of pressure and setbacks.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people and work cooperatively with others as part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about finishes, materials and suppliers.
- A detailed approach, demanding the highest standards.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Advanced user of ArchiCad, Revit, Indesgin, Photoshop, Sketchup.
- Advance user of NBS Schedule software
- Proficiency in Google Sheets & Docs, willingness to use new software/ solutions
- Member of Chartered Architectural Technicians.
- 10 + years construction detailing experience.
- Experience within high end residential sectors and within existing buildings as well as new build passive houses.
- Site experience
Remuneration + Fringe Benefits, Details + Milestones
Salary Expectation £35,000 - £45,000 depending upon experience.
20 days paid holidays, 7 days paid bank holidays, office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday)
Pension scheme, Travel expenses, Annual Bonus scheme
Six months probation period.
Start date:
- ASAP or dependant on notice periods, applicants being reviewed immediately & interviews underway,
- If you are interested, please get in touch with Philippa (recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com) and share your CV with a tailored covering letter on why you’re interested and suitable for the role.
Past vacancies
This position has now been filled however you still can send your CV for an open application if you think you would be a good fit for the business.
We make creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is highly organised and efficient at multitasking to join the Fraher and Findlay office team as maternity cover for our Studio Coordinator.
CURRENT ROLE OPPORTUNITY
Company: Fraher & Findlay
Job title: Studio Coordinator
Salary: £26,000-£30,000 depending on experience.
Job Type: Maternity Cover, 30-40 hours per week - Fixed Term 1 year, Office based.
Location: London
Sector: Design, Architecture, Construction, Office Management
Start date: Early July 2024 (applicants being reviewed immediately)
About this role:
The individual will be office-based and responsible for all day to day management of our Architecture studio space and parts of our joinery workshop.
This role requires someone who has an interest in design and construction, has excellent attention to detail, energy, enthusiasm and a calm manner. The ability to prioritise and adapt to changes to your daily schedule is essential for this role. The candidate must also have the ability to think multidimensionally.
Duties to include, but not be limited to;
Desired characteristics and skills:
Additional Benefits:
If you are interested, please get in touch with Philippa (recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com) and share your CV with a tailored covering letter on why you’re interested and suitable for the role.
We make creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is highly organised and efficient at multitasking to join the Fraher and Findlay office team as maternity cover for our Studio Coordinator.
CURRENT ROLE OPPORTUNITY
Company: Fraher & Findlay
Job title: Studio Coordinator
Salary: £26,000-£30,000 depending on experience.
Job Type: Maternity Cover, 30-40 hours per week - Fixed Term 1 year, Office based.
Location: London
Sector: Design, Architecture, Construction, Office Management
Start date: Early July 2024 (applicants being reviewed immediately)
About this role:
The individual will be office-based and responsible for all day to day management of our Architecture studio space and parts of our joinery workshop.
This role requires someone who has an interest in design and construction, has excellent attention to detail, energy, enthusiasm and a calm manner. The ability to prioritise and adapt to changes to your daily schedule is essential for this role. The candidate must also have the ability to think multidimensionally.
Duties to include, but not be limited to;
- Office duties
- Overall responsibility for physical office environment
- Responsibility for office supplies
- Equipment and IT management
- Keeping business records
- Staff management
- Marketing tasks
- Ad Hoc tasks for company Directors.
Desired characteristics and skills:
- Upbeat and friendly attitude, able to get along with all personalities and take charge when necessary
- Flexible and able to easily adapt to changing situations and priorities
- Proactive and intuitive / keen to take control and ownership of tasks
- Comfortable managing up; transparent and communicative though discreet when needed.
- Previous relevant experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of Tech and IT systems is a bonus
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Website editing ideal.
- Willingness to use new software/solutions..
Additional Benefits:
- 20 days paid holidays + 8 days paid bank holidays, plus the office and all sites close between Christmas & New Year (resulting in additional paid holiday)
- Pension scheme
If you are interested, please get in touch with Philippa (recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com) and share your CV with a tailored covering letter on why you’re interested and suitable for the role.
This position has now been filled however you still can send your CV for an open application if you think you would be a good fit for the business.
We make creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is highly organised and efficient at multitasking to join the Fraher and Findlay Construction team as a Construction Project Coordinator/ Junior Project Manager .
CURRENT ROLE OPPORTUNITY
Job details:
Company: Fraher & Findlay
Job title: Construction Project Coordinator/ Junior Project Manager
Salary: £28,000-£35,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8/9AM - 5/6PM (8hrs + 1 hour lunch)
Location: London
Sector: Design, Architecture, Construction, Project Management
Start date: Mid April 2024 (applicants being reviewed immediately)
About this role:
The individual will be office-based, though will be required to travel to sites across London (mostly within South East) on a regular basis; assisting our experienced Senior Project Manager with running our in-house construction projects.
This role requires someone who is interested in design and construction, has excellent attention to detail, energy, enthusiasm and a calm manner. The ability to prioritise and adapt to changes to your daily schedule is essential for this role. The candidate must also have the ability to think multidimensionally - showing a mindset that acknowledges the existence of different possibilities, constantly seeking that additional step and considering additional options.
Starting off as a junior member of the team, the successful candidate will be managed and mentored by our experienced Senior Project Manager and will have huge potential for career growth. We would love to hire someone with the vision and drive to take over the day to day running of multiple construction projects, to enable our current Senior Project Manager to focus on overseeing the client contracts and financials.
Duties to include, but not be limited to;
● Oversee project and site set up:
○ Set up and populating our project-running documents
○ Create our client start-on-site guides
○ Ensure all site set up materials and equipment are delivered to site in time
○ Ensure mess room is adequately equipped
○ Ensure all required health and safety measures are met, ready for the project to commence,
including compiling our Project H&S file.
○ Ensure all security measures are met.
● Assist with day-to-day project management tasks:
○ Create a construction programme (initially with support) and regularly monitor progress against
it; flagging risk and issues to any delays, in particular on critical path items.
○ Attend weekly site meetings
○ Send our weekly progress email updates to clients
○ Liaise with external subcontractors and suppliers, and manage the associated subcontracts
(initially with support)
○ Book skips and tool hires on request (from site managers) and keep our project-running document
up to date
○ Order and quality check FF&E (fixtures, fittings and equipment)
● Oversee day-to-day health and safety (and security) tasks:
○ Liaise with our site managers to update our Construction Phase Plan and COSHH on a monthly
basis
○ Ensure all subcontractor RAMS and insurances are obtained and filed ahead of them starting their
works
○ Check the site H&S file on a weekly basis to ensure site managers are completing all necessary
documents
○ Review and file daily site reports and associated photos
○ Regularly review the project CCTV and proactively sort any connectivity and/or equipment issues
● Oversee project handover once the works are complete:
○ Assist with overseeing the end-of-project snags (internal and external subcontractors)
○ Obtain and file all project certificates
○ Create the Operations and Maintenance Manual
Desired characteristics and skills:
● Must strive for excellence
● Flexible and able to easily adapt to changing situations and priorities
● Low maintenance; proactive and intuitive / keen to take control and ownership of tasks
● Comfortable managing up; transparent and communicative
● Willing to go above and beyond
● Requires grit and determination!
Prerequisites - previous experience in one of the below fields is essential:
● Project Assistant, Project Coordinator or Project Manager within the construction industry
● Property Management
● Executive Assistant
● Other positions within the construction industry
● Proficiency in Google Suite
● Willingness to use new software/ solutions.
Additional Benefits:
● 20 days paid holidays + 8 days paid bank holidays, plus the office and all sites close between Christmas & New Year (resulting in additional paid holiday)
● Pension scheme
● Travel expenses
If you are interested, please get in touch with Gem and Philippa (recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com) and share your CV with a tailored covering letter on why you're interested and suitable for the role.
We make creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is highly organised and efficient at multitasking to join the Fraher and Findlay Construction team as a Construction Project Coordinator/ Junior Project Manager .
CURRENT ROLE OPPORTUNITY
Job details:
Company: Fraher & Findlay
Job title: Construction Project Coordinator/ Junior Project Manager
Salary: £28,000-£35,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8/9AM - 5/6PM (8hrs + 1 hour lunch)
Location: London
Sector: Design, Architecture, Construction, Project Management
Start date: Mid April 2024 (applicants being reviewed immediately)
About this role:
The individual will be office-based, though will be required to travel to sites across London (mostly within South East) on a regular basis; assisting our experienced Senior Project Manager with running our in-house construction projects.
This role requires someone who is interested in design and construction, has excellent attention to detail, energy, enthusiasm and a calm manner. The ability to prioritise and adapt to changes to your daily schedule is essential for this role. The candidate must also have the ability to think multidimensionally - showing a mindset that acknowledges the existence of different possibilities, constantly seeking that additional step and considering additional options.
Starting off as a junior member of the team, the successful candidate will be managed and mentored by our experienced Senior Project Manager and will have huge potential for career growth. We would love to hire someone with the vision and drive to take over the day to day running of multiple construction projects, to enable our current Senior Project Manager to focus on overseeing the client contracts and financials.
Duties to include, but not be limited to;
● Oversee project and site set up:
○ Set up and populating our project-running documents
○ Create our client start-on-site guides
○ Ensure all site set up materials and equipment are delivered to site in time
○ Ensure mess room is adequately equipped
○ Ensure all required health and safety measures are met, ready for the project to commence,
including compiling our Project H&S file.
○ Ensure all security measures are met.
● Assist with day-to-day project management tasks:
○ Create a construction programme (initially with support) and regularly monitor progress against
it; flagging risk and issues to any delays, in particular on critical path items.
○ Attend weekly site meetings
○ Send our weekly progress email updates to clients
○ Liaise with external subcontractors and suppliers, and manage the associated subcontracts
(initially with support)
○ Book skips and tool hires on request (from site managers) and keep our project-running document
up to date
○ Order and quality check FF&E (fixtures, fittings and equipment)
● Oversee day-to-day health and safety (and security) tasks:
○ Liaise with our site managers to update our Construction Phase Plan and COSHH on a monthly
basis
○ Ensure all subcontractor RAMS and insurances are obtained and filed ahead of them starting their
works
○ Check the site H&S file on a weekly basis to ensure site managers are completing all necessary
documents
○ Review and file daily site reports and associated photos
○ Regularly review the project CCTV and proactively sort any connectivity and/or equipment issues
● Oversee project handover once the works are complete:
○ Assist with overseeing the end-of-project snags (internal and external subcontractors)
○ Obtain and file all project certificates
○ Create the Operations and Maintenance Manual
Desired characteristics and skills:
● Must strive for excellence
● Flexible and able to easily adapt to changing situations and priorities
● Low maintenance; proactive and intuitive / keen to take control and ownership of tasks
● Comfortable managing up; transparent and communicative
● Willing to go above and beyond
● Requires grit and determination!
Prerequisites - previous experience in one of the below fields is essential:
● Project Assistant, Project Coordinator or Project Manager within the construction industry
● Property Management
● Executive Assistant
● Other positions within the construction industry
● Proficiency in Google Suite
● Willingness to use new software/ solutions.
Additional Benefits:
● 20 days paid holidays + 8 days paid bank holidays, plus the office and all sites close between Christmas & New Year (resulting in additional paid holiday)
● Pension scheme
● Travel expenses
If you are interested, please get in touch with Gem and Philippa (recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com) and share your CV with a tailored covering letter on why you're interested and suitable for the role.
This position has now been filled however you still can send your CV for an open application if you think you would be a good fit for the business.
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is highly organised and has excellent attention to detail to join the team as our Bookkeeping & Buying Assistant.
Job details:
Company: Fraher & Findlay
Job title: Bookkeeping & Buying Assistant.
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Monday - Friday, 9AM - 6PM (1 hour lunch)
Start date: Open role, looking for an immediate start/ as soon as possible.
Salary: £25,000 + (depending on prior experience)
Location: London, South East
Sector: Design, Architecture, Construction
About this role:
The individual will be office based working alongside our Design & Build team, and will be managed by an experienced line manager. The successful candidate will be overseeing our purchasing ledger - purchasing and reconciling any purchases made for joinery and construction items. Making sure our requestors have the items purchased and all accounting information is up to date.
The role requires someone who is interested in design, construction and office administration. We'd love someone that has great attention to detail, methodical in approach, enthusiastic and has the ability to prioritise their own workload. A positive, self-motivated can-do attitude is essential.
The ability to work in a team and to also communicate and manage up to Senior Management team and Directors is essential. The role also has huge opportunities for growth over time to manage our buying more strategically and ensure we're getting competitive prices from our suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Place all business orders for Joinery items and Construction materials.
- Proactively follow up with queries or issues that arise with either the supplier or the requestor from our team.
- Manage data input to the purchase ledger in both Fraher and Findlay Construction and Ffabricate Ltd.
- Ensure all invoices are correctly uploaded to Xero (accounting platform) on a timely basis.
- Resolve accounts payable queries, along with dealing with general accounts queries.
- Managing deliveries arriving at HQ and distributing them to the requestor.
- Ensure the requestor quality checks the item and logs them as received in the Purchasing GSheet.
- Once comfortable with the above, to make all payments for Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment (FF&E).
Skills:
- Excellent English skills (confident to call suppliers/ trade accounts)
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve and consider consequences of knock on tasks and actions required.
- Solution focused & make improvements where needed
- Self‐motivated to use initiative in undertaking or continuing a task without supervision
- Proficiency in Google Suite (specifically GDrive, GMail, Sheets & Docs)
- Familiarity with Finance software (e.g. Xero) would be an advantage
- Working well independently as well as being part of a team.
Prior Experience:
Prior experience is beneficial but not critical. Industry interest is key and the ability to demonstrate core skills above are vital.
Additional Benefits:
20 days paid holidays, 8 days paid bank holidays, office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday). Pension scheme, Annual Bonus scheme.
Start Date: ASAP, applicants being interviewed in the coming weeks - please contact recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com if you are interested and send Philippa & Deborah a covering letter with your CV to the above email address
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is highly organised and has excellent attention to detail to join the team as our Bookkeeping & Buying Assistant.
Job details:
Company: Fraher & Findlay
Job title: Bookkeeping & Buying Assistant.
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Monday - Friday, 9AM - 6PM (1 hour lunch)
Start date: Open role, looking for an immediate start/ as soon as possible.
Salary: £25,000 + (depending on prior experience)
Location: London, South East
Sector: Design, Architecture, Construction
About this role:
The individual will be office based working alongside our Design & Build team, and will be managed by an experienced line manager. The successful candidate will be overseeing our purchasing ledger - purchasing and reconciling any purchases made for joinery and construction items. Making sure our requestors have the items purchased and all accounting information is up to date.
The role requires someone who is interested in design, construction and office administration. We'd love someone that has great attention to detail, methodical in approach, enthusiastic and has the ability to prioritise their own workload. A positive, self-motivated can-do attitude is essential.
The ability to work in a team and to also communicate and manage up to Senior Management team and Directors is essential. The role also has huge opportunities for growth over time to manage our buying more strategically and ensure we're getting competitive prices from our suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Place all business orders for Joinery items and Construction materials.
- Proactively follow up with queries or issues that arise with either the supplier or the requestor from our team.
- Manage data input to the purchase ledger in both Fraher and Findlay Construction and Ffabricate Ltd.
- Ensure all invoices are correctly uploaded to Xero (accounting platform) on a timely basis.
- Resolve accounts payable queries, along with dealing with general accounts queries.
- Managing deliveries arriving at HQ and distributing them to the requestor.
- Ensure the requestor quality checks the item and logs them as received in the Purchasing GSheet.
- Once comfortable with the above, to make all payments for Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment (FF&E).
Skills:
- Excellent English skills (confident to call suppliers/ trade accounts)
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve and consider consequences of knock on tasks and actions required.
- Solution focused & make improvements where needed
- Self‐motivated to use initiative in undertaking or continuing a task without supervision
- Proficiency in Google Suite (specifically GDrive, GMail, Sheets & Docs)
- Familiarity with Finance software (e.g. Xero) would be an advantage
- Working well independently as well as being part of a team.
Prior Experience:
Prior experience is beneficial but not critical. Industry interest is key and the ability to demonstrate core skills above are vital.
Additional Benefits:
20 days paid holidays, 8 days paid bank holidays, office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday). Pension scheme, Annual Bonus scheme.
Start Date: ASAP, applicants being interviewed in the coming weeks - please contact recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com if you are interested and send Philippa & Deborah a covering letter with your CV to the above email address
This position has now been filled however you still can send your CV for an open application if you think you would be a good fit for the business.
We are looking for a full time Build Project Assistant to join our team.
The individual will be office based, though will be required to travel to sites across London (mostly within South East) on a regular basis; working alongside our design & build team and managed by our experienced Project Manager. This role requires someone who is interested in design and construction, pays attention to detail, has energy, enthusiasm and a calm manner, plus the ability to prioritise and has a can-do approach. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting our Project Manager with our in-house build projects
Role will include:
£24,000 + (depending on experience)
Additional Benefits:
20 days paid holidays, 8 days paid bank holidays, office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday). Pension scheme, Annual Bonus scheme.
Start Date:
August 2023
If you are interested, please get in touch with us (recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com) and share your CV with a tailored covering letter.
We are looking for a full time Build Project Assistant to join our team.
The individual will be office based, though will be required to travel to sites across London (mostly within South East) on a regular basis; working alongside our design & build team and managed by our experienced Project Manager. This role requires someone who is interested in design and construction, pays attention to detail, has energy, enthusiasm and a calm manner, plus the ability to prioritise and has a can-do approach. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting our Project Manager with our in-house build projects
Role will include:
- Overseeing project and site set up
- Assisting with day-to-day project management tasks
- Overseeing day-to-day health and safety (and security) tasks
- Overseeing project handover once the works are complete
- Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- Self-starter, with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve
- Solution-focused, with a can-do approach
- Ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues
- Proficiency in Google Sheets & Docs, willingness to use new software/ solutions
- Core skills above are vital
- Project Management experience
- Prior industry experience is preferred, though not essential. Industry interest is key, however
£24,000 + (depending on experience)
Additional Benefits:
20 days paid holidays, 8 days paid bank holidays, office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday). Pension scheme, Annual Bonus scheme.
Start Date:
August 2023
If you are interested, please get in touch with us (recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com) and share your CV with a tailored covering letter.
This position has now been filled however you still can send your CV for an open application if you think you would be a good fit for the business.
We are looking for a 5 Yr + Post Part 3 Architect to join our team.
If you are an experienced architect with a proven delivery track record in particular within high-end residential projects, then you are someone we want to hear from.
We create creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is design focused, highly organized and efficient at multitasking to join the team as a Project Architect.
Our work is very detailed and most of our projects are situated within complex planning environments. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our Clients, wider Design Team and our Build Team.
The individual will work alongside our Design team (qualified Architects), Operations team (systems and processes), onsite Contractors.
This is a unique role to work with an award-winning Architectural firm that is now offering a full design and build service for clients. Working from initial concept design right through delivery on site using a combination of our in house build teams and external sub-contractors The candidate will also get an opportunity to contribute to the design of the technology we're creating to help us run our projects to the best of our ability.
We are looking for a 5 Yr + Post Part 3 Architect to join our team.
If you are an experienced architect with a proven delivery track record in particular within high-end residential projects, then you are someone we want to hear from.
We create creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is design focused, highly organized and efficient at multitasking to join the team as a Project Architect.
Our work is very detailed and most of our projects are situated within complex planning environments. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our Clients, wider Design Team and our Build Team.
The individual will work alongside our Design team (qualified Architects), Operations team (systems and processes), onsite Contractors.
This is a unique role to work with an award-winning Architectural firm that is now offering a full design and build service for clients. Working from initial concept design right through delivery on site using a combination of our in house build teams and external sub-contractors The candidate will also get an opportunity to contribute to the design of the technology we're creating to help us run our projects to the best of our ability.
- 5 Yrs post Part 3
- ARB Registered ideally
- Excellent Communicator
- Lots of site experience
- Excellent technical design knowledge
This position has now been filled however you still can send your CV for an open application if you think you would be a good fit for the business.
We are looking to hire a full-time lead designer-maker to join our growing team. Based at our SE London HQ the role is an opportunity for a talented individual to lead our digital fabrication team.
Working alongside Joe and Lizzie you will be responsible for the studio's workshop output. Working at a range of scales from high-end furniture to building components you will be passionate about design and experienced in digital fabrication techniques.
We are looking for someone who has the following skills:
- Detailed knowledge of Fusion 360 and digital fabrication using a 3 axis CNC.
- Workshop management experience
- Excellent knowledge of woodworking machinery and traditional cabinetry techniques
- A passion for excellence in design
- Someone who wants to combine making with design. We anticipate the role will be split 50/50 between the studio and the workshop
- Experience in wood finishing is an advantage
- Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Has a great attention to detail
- Salary is based on experience guide (£40,000-£50,000)
The interview process will take place in three stages:
- HQ visit and interview with the directors
- Paid 3 days workshop trial period (early September)
- Final decision
Additional Benefits:
20 days paid holidays, 8 days paid bank holidays, office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday). Pension scheme, Annual Bonus scheme.
Applications will close on Friday the 3rd of September 2021
If you are interested, please get in touch with us (hello@fraherandfindlay.com) and share your CV with a tailored covering letter.
This position has now been filled however you still can send your CV for an open application if you think you would be a good fit for the business.
We are looking for an ambitious and highly organised individual, interested in design and construction, to join the team as our Health & Safety and Studio Assistant. The individual will be office-based, working alongside our Design & Build team and will be managed by our experienced Operations & Project Coordinator.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with managing and developing our Health & Safety procedures and processes in the office, workshop and on building sites, and will have some direct oversight of these. The candidate will also be helping to run day-to-day office tasks and working alongside our Architects and Project Managers to purchase all our project procurement (such as Fixture, Fitting & Equipment e.g. bathroom suites, ironmongery, lighting). This involves the sourcing of items, ordering goods in time for delivery, chasing and dealing with any queries.
The role requires someone who is interested in design, construction and office administration and has some relevant health and safety experience. We'd love someone that has great attention to detail, is enthusiastic and has the ability to prioritise their own workload. A positive, self-motivated team player is essential.
Responsibilities Duties include but not limited to:
Health & Safety Assistant (2 days per week)
Fixture, Fitting & Equipment Buyer (2 days per week)
Work alongside Architects and/ or Project Managers to:
Studio Assistant (1 day per week)
Prior Experience:
Prior experience in Health & Safety, preferably in Construction. Industry interest is key and core skills above are vital.
Additional Benefits:
20 days paid holidays, 8 days paid bank holidays, office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday). Pension scheme, Annual Bonus scheme.
Start Date:
ASAP, applicants being interviewed in the coming weeks.
This is a pivotal role for our studio and so we are looking for a candidate with a focus on a long term position with excellent opportunity for growth within the business.
If you are interested, please get in touch with us (recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com) and share your CV with a tailored covering letter.
We are looking for an ambitious and highly organised individual, interested in design and construction, to join the team as our Health & Safety and Studio Assistant. The individual will be office-based, working alongside our Design & Build team and will be managed by our experienced Operations & Project Coordinator.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with managing and developing our Health & Safety procedures and processes in the office, workshop and on building sites, and will have some direct oversight of these. The candidate will also be helping to run day-to-day office tasks and working alongside our Architects and Project Managers to purchase all our project procurement (such as Fixture, Fitting & Equipment e.g. bathroom suites, ironmongery, lighting). This involves the sourcing of items, ordering goods in time for delivery, chasing and dealing with any queries.
The role requires someone who is interested in design, construction and office administration and has some relevant health and safety experience. We'd love someone that has great attention to detail, is enthusiastic and has the ability to prioritise their own workload. A positive, self-motivated team player is essential.
Responsibilities Duties include but not limited to:
Health & Safety Assistant (2 days per week)
- Liaise with H&S Director on Office, Workshop and Site Health & Safety
- Distribute and file all monthly COVID risk assessments
- Arrange maintenance (PAT testing, fire extinguisher servicing, fire alarm tests etc)
- Track and arrange H&S courses for site and office team (e.g. first aid and fire marshal courses)
- Own the H&S calendar/ action log and ensure colleagues are completing project-related H&S actions as and when required
- Visit sites when required to check on Health and Safety compliance
- Assist with setting up project H&S file
Fixture, Fitting & Equipment Buyer (2 days per week)
Work alongside Architects and/ or Project Managers to:
- Understand budgets for particular items & timeframes required for delivery
- Source high end residential property items (e.g. flooring, lighting, sanitary ware etc.)
- Own our Supplier Contact List (keep up to date with current trade discounts, most trusted suppliers etc)
- Purchase items in line with project procurement programmes (following our agreed finance processes)
- Arrange delivery, perform (or arrange) a quality check and log delivery location
- Proactively deal with any issues
Studio Assistant (1 day per week)
- General procurement (i.e monitoring and ordering office supplies)
- Administrative support (answering phones, monitoring general inbox, accepting deliveries, handling mail, organising leaving gifts and birthday cakes etc)
- Main office contact for systems and IT support (including colleague queries, wifi issues and liaising with our tech support team as required)
- Management of office-related service providers (security system, AC, utilities)
- Research content and update document templates as required
- Support Design Director with marketing, events and website updates
- Organise team events (i.e. Christmas parties, socials)
- Onboard and offboard employees (including implementation of new systems and processes)
- Onboard new projects onto required systems and draft the core documents for them
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve
- Solution focused & make improvements where needed
- Self‐motivated to use initiative in undertaking or continuing a task without supervision
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency in Google Suite (specifically GDrive, GMail, Sheets & Docs)
- Basic InDesign skills would be a bonus - willingness to use new software / try new solutions is key
Prior Experience:
Prior experience in Health & Safety, preferably in Construction. Industry interest is key and core skills above are vital.
Additional Benefits:
20 days paid holidays, 8 days paid bank holidays, office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday). Pension scheme, Annual Bonus scheme.
Start Date:
ASAP, applicants being interviewed in the coming weeks.
This is a pivotal role for our studio and so we are looking for a candidate with a focus on a long term position with excellent opportunity for growth within the business.
If you are interested, please get in touch with us (recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com) and share your CV with a tailored covering letter.
This position has now been filled however you still can send your CV for an open application if you think you would be a good fit for the business.
We are looking for an ambitious and highly organised individual, interested in design and construction, to join the team as our Operations & Project Assistant. The individual will be office-based, working alongside our Design & Build team and will be managed by our experienced Operations & Project Coordinator.
We would love to hear from you if you are someone with a can-do approach and have great attention to detail, energy, enthusiasm, a calm manner and the ability to prioritise. A positive, self-motivated person who is a real team player is essential.
The successful candidate will be responsible for being the main office contact for our small projects and maintenance jobs, plus a number of operational tasks to help our jobs and office run smoothly.
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
Project Support:
Office Support:
Key skills include:
Prior experience:
No prior industry experience necessary, but industry interest is key and core skills above are vital.
Salary:
£21,000 + (depending on experience)
Additional Benefits:
20 days paid holidays, plus 8 days paid bank holidays. Office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday).
Pension scheme, travel expenses, annual bonus scheme
Start date:
ASAP, applicants being reviewed immediately.
This is a pivotal role for our studio and so we are looking for a candidate with a focus on a long term position with excellent opportunity for growth within the business.
To apply for this role, please send your CV with a tailored covering letter to Philippa and Gem at recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com.
We are looking for an ambitious and highly organised individual, interested in design and construction, to join the team as our Operations & Project Assistant. The individual will be office-based, working alongside our Design & Build team and will be managed by our experienced Operations & Project Coordinator.
We would love to hear from you if you are someone with a can-do approach and have great attention to detail, energy, enthusiasm, a calm manner and the ability to prioritise. A positive, self-motivated person who is a real team player is essential.
The successful candidate will be responsible for being the main office contact for our small projects and maintenance jobs, plus a number of operational tasks to help our jobs and office run smoothly.
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
Project Support:
- Client communications
- Liaising with subcontractors
- Material and FF&E procurement
- Traveling to sites across London
- Project management - flagging risks & issues and proactive problem solving
- Daily support to our Operations & Project Coordinator
- Researching content and implementing document improvements
- Scheduling resources (i.e. site teams, van runs)
- Processing invoices
- Managing team training (i.e. first aid and fire marshal courses)
- Systems and IT support / liaising with our tech support team
- Management of tools and equipment (i.e. purchasing, system onboarding, tracking and repairs)
Office Support:
- General procurement (i.e. office supplies)
- Administrative support (i.e. answering phones, accepting deliveries, mail)
- Organising team events (i.e. Christmas parties, spring socials)
- Management of service providers (security alarm, AC, utilities)
- Monitoring the general email inbox and responding to / redirecting queries as require
Key skills include:
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve
- Solution focused & able to make improvements where needed
- Self‐motivated to use initiative in undertaking or continuing a task without supervision
- Attention to detail
- The ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues
- Proficiency in Google Sheets / Docs - basic InDesign skills would be a plus
- Willingness to use new software / try new solutions
Prior experience:
No prior industry experience necessary, but industry interest is key and core skills above are vital.
Salary:
£21,000 + (depending on experience)
Additional Benefits:
20 days paid holidays, plus 8 days paid bank holidays. Office closed between Christmas & New Year (additional paid holiday).
Pension scheme, travel expenses, annual bonus scheme
Start date:
ASAP, applicants being reviewed immediately.
This is a pivotal role for our studio and so we are looking for a candidate with a focus on a long term position with excellent opportunity for growth within the business.
To apply for this role, please send your CV with a tailored covering letter to Philippa and Gem at recruitment@fraherandfindlay.com.
This position has now been filled however you still can send your CV for an open application if you think you would be a good fit for the business.
We are looking for a 5 Yr + Post Part 3 Architect to join our team.
If you are an experienced architect with a proven delivery track record in particular within high-end residential projects, then you are someone we want to hear from.
We create creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is design focused, highly organized and efficient at multitasking to join the team as a Project Architect.
Our work is very detailed and most of our projects are situated within complex planning environments. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our Clients, wider Design Team and our Build Team.
The individual will work alongside our Design team (qualified Architects), Operations team (systems and processes), onsite Contractors.
This is a unique role to work with an award-winning Architectural firm that is now offering a full design and build service for clients. Working from initial concept design right through delivery on site using a combination of our in house build teams and external sub-contractors The candidate will also get an opportunity to contribute to the design of the technology we're creating to help us run our projects to the best of our ability.
We are looking for a 5 Yr + Post Part 3 Architect to join our team.
If you are an experienced architect with a proven delivery track record in particular within high-end residential projects, then you are someone we want to hear from.
We create creative and engaging spaces for our clients; both in the design and in the way we build and construct them. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is design focused, highly organized and efficient at multitasking to join the team as a Project Architect.
Our work is very detailed and most of our projects are situated within complex planning environments. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our Clients, wider Design Team and our Build Team.
The individual will work alongside our Design team (qualified Architects), Operations team (systems and processes), onsite Contractors.
This is a unique role to work with an award-winning Architectural firm that is now offering a full design and build service for clients. Working from initial concept design right through delivery on site using a combination of our in house build teams and external sub-contractors The candidate will also get an opportunity to contribute to the design of the technology we're creating to help us run our projects to the best of our ability.
- 5 Yrs post Part 3
- ARB Registered ideally
- Excellent Communicator
- Lots of site experience
- Excellent technical design knowledge
To apply for any of our Architectural openings, please send your CV, Portfolio and Cover Letter to Lizzie at hello@fraherandfindlay.com