Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking motivated and talented Architectural Technologists, Part 1/Part 2 Architects to join our busy drawing team located in our Maidstone studio. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a diverse range of projects, from residential to commercial, and to develop your design skills for your future career.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of planning application packs design, from initial concepts and design feasibilities to final application drawings. Produce detailed 2D drawings, hand drawn sketches, and 3D sketch up models. Coordinate with clients, other consultants as necessary. Attend client meetings, site visits, carry out site surveys and attend/present at Council meetings. Develop design ideas and contribute to project briefs. Prepare and present design proposals. Stay updated on industry trends, building regulations, and best practices to enhance design quality.

Requirements

Part 1 qualification in Architecture. Strong design and technical skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe suite) SketchUp though can be trained as required. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Enthusiasm for architecture and a keen eye for detail and quality of output. .

Benefits

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Opportunity to work on a range of challenging and rewarding projects. Professional development opportunities, including training and mentoring. Friendly and supportive work environment. Benefits package including discretionary bonus scheme, life assurance, gym membership, salary sacrifice pension scheme, bike to work and other discount schemes, office snacks, friendly working environment.
If you are passionate about architecture and eager to contribute your skills to exciting projects, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Why join us?

We are the South East's largest independent planning and highways consultancies, with nearly 40 years of knowledge and sector experience, DHA delivers solutions built for success.

We've secured planning permission for everything from small factory extensions to new hospitals, schools, residential developments and major regeneration projects. We have acted for developers and landowners, public sector corporations, governmental departments, local authorities, registered social landlords, international companies and individuals, banks and financial institutions and private companies.

The DHA team share the same values, vision and approach to our work and clients and we benefit from the knowledge of our multiple business units. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to exciting projects. We are committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career advancement.

DHA's Design team combines a wide range of design skills to offer the high level of experience and knowledge necessary to deliver viable, well designed, imaginative schemes which satisfy the needs of the client as well as the community.

We pride ourselves on working within a design led methodology to understand what makes places work successfully and achieve the most desired outcome. The team works clear in the knowledge that good design can add increased value, and we apply our technical skills, design experience and knowledge to every aspect of our work. Working closely with our in-house Transport team, we can produce attractive schemes that are also realistic and buildable.

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Pay: From 25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/07/2025