Registered Architect

Posted 1 hour 14 minutes ago by RIAI

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Job Description

Ailtireacht is an established Dublin architectural practice with around 15 years of experience delivering residential, refurbishment and commercial fit-out projects. Our current workload includes several residential projects on site across Dublin, a rural residential project in Co. Donegal, and commercial fit-out work in the city centre. We work to the RIAI Plan of Work and take projects from briefing through to completion and post-occupancy.

The Role
  • We're looking for a Registered Architect to take a leading role on a number of projects, working directly with the practice principal. You will:
  • Lead projects through RIAI Plan of Work stages, from concept and planning to tender, construction and handover
  • Prepare and coordinate planning applications and statutory submissions
  • Act as Assigned Certifier and/or Design Certifier under BCAR, including inspection planning and compliance documentation
  • Prepare tender and construction documentation, including NBS specifications
  • Administer RIAI building contracts: site meetings, instructions, certification, snagging and final accounts
  • Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and local authorities
  • Support and mentor junior staff and incoming trainees
What we Offer
  • Varied workload with genuine responsibility across all stages of a project

Ailtireacht is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Requirements
  • RIAI Registered Architect under the Building Control Act 2007
  • Minimum 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in Ireland
  • Solid working knowledge of the Irish Building Regulations, BCAR and the planning system
  • Experience administering RIAI forms of contract on site
  • Proficiency in Vectorworks and Vectorworks BIM, and NBS
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to run projects with a high degree of independence
  • Full clean driving licence
  • A strong interest in finely detailed work and the craft of construction
  • Experience with conservation or protected-structure work
  • Experience of residential refurbishment and extension projects