Location: Reading

At Ridge and Partners, we offer client care and advice that very few, if any can match. The architecture team fully embrace this philosophy by approaching each and every project with a straightforward desire to create simple, elegant, sustainable and functional buildings and structures which withstand the test of time in terms of style, performance and user needs.

You will join our significantly experienced architectural team, working within a multi-disciplinary consultancy. You will be expected to work independently, although under the direction, and with the support of the Team Manager.

You will be working on projects which include residential, master planning, education & offices.

• Design & technical leadership qualities
• Strong design and technical detailing skills – Revit experience would be beneficial
• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally, graphically and in writing
• Experience in preparing technical drawings packages and specifications
• Providing a practical and methodical approach to solving problems, working to fixed budgets and working within deadlines
• Managing planning applications, Building Regulations
• Inspection of building work on site
• Knowledge of UK best practice standards
• Develop customer relationships to find additional opportunities to address their challenges
• Assist in business development

Experience of working on large scale residential master planning project is desirable but not essential. Candidates must ensure the highest design quality throughout all projects and be able to work efficiently & diligently to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail and maintaining high standards of work. Your talent, creativity and excellent communication skills will create wide scope for personal and career development in a dynamic and growing business.

What's in it for you?

Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect:

• A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
• 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
• Company car allowance 
• An inclusive wellbeing offer:
• Financial – Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
• Physical – Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Mental – Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
• A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
• Tailored career development – focused on professional, personal and/or educational

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application & selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies

We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed & released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.