Who we are

Dyer Grimes Architecture are a leading high-end residential architectural and interiors design practice in South West London, who have achieved the Sunday Times Best Family Home award two years
running and have moved into brand new offices overlooking the river at Wandsworth. We have recently won some fantastic new commissions and
are looking to grow our team with a number of different positions.

The role

Dyer-Grimes Architecture are recruiting for a Senior Architect. Working closely with the Head of Creative design you will have full responsibility for designing new houses and extensions to period properties primarily based around the South-West London area.
You will deal with the client directly throughout the briefing process, design, and pre-planning stages and as well as liaising with cost consultants, internal and external professionals. It will be your responsibility to prepare drawings, plans and documents for feasibility studies, pre/planning applications and obtain relevant research and permissions.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The studio manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective and smooth running of a studio of 12, providing a high level of service internally and externally across most areas of the business. Building great relationships with all employees, clients, suppliers and regular contacts. This role includes answering incoming calls, dealing with clients, general administration, IT, facilities management, reception, staff resourcing and HR. We are looking for somebody with a strong
‘can do’ attitude, and a desire to fully contribute to the team.

• managing the overall studio activities and resourcing
• answering and responding to inbound enquiries
• providing the team with administrative support, filling and studio
  database
• assist with sales and new leads
• provide facilities management overseeing IT, premises maintenance
  and consultants, phone lines, studio supplies and stationary

Key Skills

• a minimum of three to five years’ previous studio management covering all required areas, within a creative background
• a genuine interest in architecture and interiors
• first point of contact for all enquiries – via telephone, email and in the office
• confidence in talking to new customers and clients on the phone
• be polite and professional
• be able to work independently and use initiative, multi-task and prioritise
• strong organisational and numerical skills
• basic knowledge of employment law  and HR procedures and employees contracts
• positive, enthusiastic attitude towards the promotion of the company
• must be fully conversant with all Microsoft office packages and Mac computers, Photoshop and Adobe InDesign an advantage
• experience in industry-standard resourcing and timesheet software would be an advantage

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and creative office and build a portfolio of award-winning homes.

What we Offer

Competitive salary based upon experience and a performance-based bonus. A variety of exciting projects and opportunities to grow professionally.

Due to the large volume of applications expected we are unable to respond to all enquiries.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter why you would like to join us, the date from which you are available, CV and cover letter via e-mail to [email protected] referencing DGA-Arch10, your name and position in the subject bar.

We will be processing all data received according to general data protection regulations.

www.dyergrimesarchitects.com