Squire & Partners employs over 100 architects and architectural assistants, who are supported and encouraged throughout their architectural studies, and can find a range of work from small bespoke commissions through to substantial mixed-use developments and urban masterplans.
We reward hard work with a lively social life, including annual office trips which in recent years have included Athens, Zurich, Lisbon and Munich.
We’re looking for a passionate and self-motivated Business Development Manager. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a substantial impact by contributing to the business development efforts across the entire practice.
The role of the Business Development Manager will be to help us achieve our growth goals, by identifying new business opportunities and working closely with senior leadership to define and implement business strategies that drive growth.
The BDM will also be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as clients, partners and industry leaders.
Key requirements:
• Research and identify key clients and target markets to develop strategic connections with potential new clients and arrange meetings.
• Manage new business leads and existing clients.
• Convey the company’s core ethos and vision to notable names within target industries.
• Organise, maintain and update project information sheets, CVs, project portfolios and presentations.
• Contribute to RFPs, PQQs and competition entries.
• Actively seek out and review OJEU Notices, Frameworks and similar sources of potential new work.
• Assist management with determining team composition where sub-consultants are required for an opportunity.
• Develop and manage new business development using a CRM system to record and future-proof new business activity and leads.
• Possess a strong understanding of our competition in the industry and positioning.
• Understand and learn our portfolio of work, practice areas and global capabilities.
• Represent the company brand and promote the company at all levels.
• Identify key industry events, speaking opportunities and work with management to ensure Squire & Partners are adequately represented.
• Work with the PR team to help develop new material to support business development activities.
• Compile and present weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate.
Skills:
• Passionate about and well-versed in the architecture sector and its cultural landscape.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and adept at managing multiple deadlines.
• Ability to motivate and influence others.
• Capable of taking initiative, ambitious, self-motivated and highly creative.
• Knowledge of software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign and Photoshop.
Salary dependant on experience.
Please send your CV and cover letter to md@squireandpartners.com.
We're looking for talented architects to join our team. Successful candidates will have good design skills and understanding, with an ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to take initiative in response to instruction. You will be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently. Alongside excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be self-motivated, pro-active, able to take on responsibility, and work independently and as part of an effective team. You should be able to legally work in the UK.
Software skills:
• Excellent Revit or 3D CAD modelling skills are essential.
• Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Microsoft Office: Word and Excel
Job description:
• Run projects on a daily basis
• Coordinate design/detailed design drawings
• Prepare specifications
• Check sub-contractors’/consultants’ drawings.
• Liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies
• Minute site/consultant meetings
• Update database when appropriate
• Thorough knowledge of/compliance with Squire & Partners procedures, protocols and standards
• Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required
Other general duties:
• Promoting and representing the practice
• Supporting others where necessary
• Sharing experience and expertise
• Contributing to an enjoyable and stimulating working environment
• Implementing agreed practice procedures as set out in office manuals
You will have the opportunity to work alongside our talented CGI, Illustration, Modelshop and Interior Design teams, working from our award-winning offices at The Department Store.
Please send your portfolio, CV and covering letter (no more than 6MB) to recruitment@squireandpartners.com with the subject line 'Architect'.
We’re looking for enthusiastic Part 1 and 2 architectural assistants to join our practice. We’re seeking candidates with good design skills and understanding, with an ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project. You will have excellent organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to undertake the responsibilities listed below. You will have good interpersonal skills and work well independently and as part of an effective team. You should be able to legally work in the UK.
Software skills:
• Excellent Revit or 3D CAD modelling skills are essential.
• Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Microsoft Office: Word and Excel
Job description:
• Prepare presentation drawings
• Prepare scheme design drawings
• Coordinate elemental work packages
• Prepare detail design drawings
• Prepare drawings required for work packages
• Coordinate relevant sub-contractors’/consultants’ information
- Take direction from senior members of the team and work to agreed work plan
Other general duties:
• Promoting and representing the practice
• Supporting others where necessary
• Sharing experience and expertise
• Contributing to an enjoyable and stimulating working environment
• Implementing agreed practice procedures as set out in office manuals
You will have the opportunity to work alongside our talented CGI, Illustration, Modelshop and Interior Design teams, working from our award-winning offices at The Department Store.
Please send your portfolio, CV and covering letter (no more than 6MB) to recruitment@squireandpartners.com with the subject line 'Architectural Assistant'.
We’re looking for a highly motivated and creative PR Assistant to join our inhouse Public Relations department, supporting with a range of responsibilities.
Key responsibilities:
• Information for press
• Commissioning photography/organising shoots
• Social media management
• Awards scheduling and submissions
• Managing press cuttings/schedules
• Exhibition layouts
• Website management
• Brand and proforma management
• Managing memberships and subscriptions
• Managing image database system (OpenAsset)
• Organising internal and external events
Skills/experience:
This role is ideally suited to someone who has previous experience working in the built environment industry and is looking to develop their skills in this field. An interest in architecture and design is essential. Excellent writing skills, a graphic eye and a high level of personal organisation is key. Competence with InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Office is essential.
Please apply with a CV and covering letter to recruitment@squireandpartners.com with ‘PR Assistant’ in the subject line, outlining your suitability for the role.