Senior Architectural Design Officer

1. Our Architecture Group is committed to a buoyant work portfolio of multi-scale projects ranging from new build to refurbishment to conservation building schemes.
2. This permanent post offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architectural Officer to join our Architecture Design Group as part of the Property Design Section.
3. We offer an excellent benefits package including Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave.

Vacancy ID: 567

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Contract Hours: 37 hours

Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 22/09/2024, 23:55 

Come And Join Our Team:

Carmarthenshire County Council is without doubt one of the most ambitious local authorities in Wales, with a strong track record of delivering exciting building projects across a range of portfolios. Our Core Values being at the heart of everything we do and working as ‘One Team’ as our overarching cultural approach.

This permanent post offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Architectural Officer to join our Architecture Design Group as part of the Property Design Section. The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated and skilled with a track record of working with design-led and knowledgeable Clients on a range of project sectors.

Our Architecture Group is committed to a buoyant work portfolio of multi-scale projects ranging from new build to refurbishment to conservation building schemes. We work in a collaborative format to deliver best results on energy responsive projects, such as those focussed on achieving Net Zero Carbon and the Passivhaus Standard. Previous Primary School and New Build Housing design experience will be advantageous.

In addition, there will be further opportunities for continued professional development via in-house and external courses, seminars, and workshops. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader to contribute to this programme and strengthen our mentorship scheme towards growing our own professionals.

Skills, Experience, And Duties For This Role Will Include:

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
• Excellent knowledge of Welsh Building Regulations, Planning policies, and design criteria
• Demonstrate previous experience of development design processes
• Time management skills matched with the ability to meet deadlines
• The ability to lead a sub-team and work individually
• Excellent knowledge of construction detailing for buildings
• Desirably RIBA / CIAT qualified or demonstrate a commitment to work towards

The Rewards:

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary 
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression 
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies