We are hiring!

We are looking for talented and motivated people to join to join our award winning architecture practice and passivhaus consultancy in Newport on Tay, just outside Dundee, full or part time position – in architect and project architect roles.

We work with new build and retrofit, with projects across Scotland and some internationally. This includes full architectural services and we provide specialist passivhaus consultancy and training. We are an active member of the friendly UK community of eco and passivhaus designers.

Any new team member must share our enthusiasm for responsible design, with an interest in and/or knowledge of passivhaus and good quality design being essential. Training will be provided where required for Passivhaus.

You will be a:

• Project Architect: An architect with min. 3 years experience post ARB registration who can run projects from start to finish and contribute actively to the development of the practice, working with a mentor. Candidates with more experience are also welcomed with the role tailored to suit experience
  or
• Architect/Architectural Designer: An architectural designer or part II/III with min. 2 years practice experience, or newly qualified architect and keen to gain more in a busy and varied practice. You will be a self-starter and will support the project architects. You will be supporting the delivery of projects at different stages, including researching and production of technical drawings.

You will also:

• Share our ethos and approach to environmental design
• Be passionate about passivhaus, eco and low energy design
• Additional qualifications in this area are a bonus but we will provide training if required
• Have experience working at all project stages including production information and construction (extent of experience will depend on which role you are applying for)
• Have a good working knowledge of planning and building regulations
• Have excellent attention to detail – in administration, drawing and the detail of designs
• Be keen to get involved in Passivhaus modelling and specification of low impact materials
• Be keen to support and deliver practice administration and development
• Have excellent time management and organisation including project programming and resource management
• Be inquisitive, collaborative and enjoy exploring ideas to find solutions to design challenges
• Enjoy ongoing learning – formally or informally – as part of your career development within the practice
• Be fluent in spoken and written English
• Be fluent in AutoCAD Lt and Microsoft Office
• Enjoy working as an integral part of our team
• Your knowledge of Sketch-up and/or 3D rendering and/or DesignPH & PHPP would be a benefit although training will be provided if necessary
  Experience in small practice is particularly welcomed
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and have a UK driving licence
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds

Please email us at hellodundee@kirstymaguire.com with the following and put ‘Project Architect Application/ Architectural Designer Application’ in the subject line as appropriate. Applications will be reviewed weekly.

Please include:

• A letter stating what you can offer and why you would be a good fit to join our team
• A PDF portfolio with examples of your work including design and technical details (max 5MB)
• Your CV
• Your experience working in eco and low energy design including passivhaus work

Posted 3rd February 2025

Applications will be reviewed weekly as received

Closing date: 7th March 2025