Job description
Work With UsPart 3 (maternity cover)

Millar + Howard Workshop, (MHW), based near Stroud, Gloucestershire are

looking for an enthusiastic Architect to join their team. (Maternity Cover)

Tech savvy rural practice is looking for an architect to join it’s team on a fixed term

contract, (maternity cover).

Recent projects include tree-houses, wedding venues,

work on listed buildings & eco hotel spaces. These sit alongside a solid body of

crafted built work including unique one-off houses, multi house custom build

schemes and various innovative public and commercial buildings.

MHW wants to work with the most creative and exciting minds in and around

architecture. We have an agenda for culture change towards net zero, biodiversity

revitalisation, and the deep connection of people and place. We use innovative

technology where we can to further this. To change culture, you also need to tell

great stories.

With an increasing range of exciting projects and areas of research, we

are looking for a Part 3 on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The fixed

term would be a minimum of six months but could be extended up to twelve months.

This could suit a newly qualified architect who is up for, and fantastic at, telling great

stories though their architecture, and who are excited by occupying the sometimes

unnerving space at the edge of innovation.

We are a busy small practice, working out of the top floor of an old listed mill building

in the Stroud Valleys; a beautiful and vibrant area in the heart of the Cotswolds,

recently vote best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times.

Our office uses Vectorworks, Revit, Sketchup, Blender and Unreal Engine.

We welcome applications from candidates:

– With excellent design and graphical skills including the ability to develop

visuals for project using 3D computer modelling

– Keen to contribute to the collaborative and friendly studio culture

– Who are enthusiastic and show initiative

– Have good written and spoken English skills and the ability to communicate

with the team, clients and collaborators

– Individuals with experience working in a design led practice with a passion for

innovation and craft.

– Confident working independently and taking on high levels of responsibility

– Working knowledge of the UK Building Regulations and Plan of Works

– Current driving licence with access to a car due to rural nature of projects

Please note that all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Benefits:

Flexi-time policy

Annual leave allowance starting at 23.5 days per year + bank holidays + Christmas

shutdown (pro-rata for those on a short term contract)

As a practice we believe we have a strong studio-based design culture.

Friendly and collaborative office environment with a flat management structure.

Career and personal development support

We encourage a good work-life balance

Beautiful work setting

Salary: our part 3 qualified banding starts at £29,000 per annum

Start Date: We are ideally looking for someone who could start in November 2024, however there is some flexibility for the right candidate.

Location: The office is based in a characterful converted mill building along a canal

in the Golden Valley of the beautiful Cotswolds, percolating in a rich cultural heritage

of art, craft, and industry. Please note that this role is office based and that we are in

a rural location with limited public transport.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please send CV and Portfolio to [email protected].

APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH MILLAR HOWARD WORKSHOP. NOT LINKEDIN.

If your portfolio is greater than 5MB please send via a download service or link to your website if

applicable.

In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to

process your data in-line with our Privacy Policy which can be read on our privacy

policy page on our website. www.mhworkshop.co.uk/privacy-policy/

Please note that any job offer would be subject to satisfactory references and is

subject to satisfactory eligibility to work in the United Kingdom checks.

Closing date Monday 21 st October at midday, we may close applications early if we

find the right candidates, so encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Strictly no agencies please.

If you have not heard from us by Monday the 4 th November 2024, then you have not

been shortlisted on this occasion. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable

to give specific feedback.