Architect

Architect

About Your New Employer

Join a well-established, award-winning architectural practice with over 30 years of experience delivering sustainable projects across multiple sectors.

The practice has an established presence in the residential sector, with a strong focus on high-density developments, large-scale apartment schemes and complex urban residential projects.

Working alongside experienced design professionals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects at the early design and planning stages, helping shape residential developments from initial feasibility through to planning approval.

The practice offers:

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of large-scale residential developments.
• Involvement in high-density apartment schemes and complex urban projects.
• The opportunity to contribute to design decisions from feasibility through to planning submission.
• Experience working within the Irish planning system and engaging with local authorities.
• A collaborative environment working alongside experienced architects and multidisciplinary consultants.

About Your New Job

• Assist in the design and development of high-density residential and apartment projects.
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications and associated architectural documentation.
• Develop design proposals in line with planning policy, development plans and relevant Irish regulations.
• Contribute to site feasibility studies, massing exercises, density assessments and residential layouts.
• Coordinate with planning consultants, engineers and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Assist with local authority engagement and responses to requests for further information.
• Prepare planning drawings, reports and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with senior team members throughout the planning and design process.

What You Need

The three key requirements for this position are:

• 3–5 years' experience working as an Architect, ideally RIAI Part 3 qualified or working towards registration.
• Residential project experience, particularly high-density developments, apartment schemes and complex urban projects.
• Irish planning experience, including planning applications, local authority development plans, planning policy and site feasibility.

Additional requirements:

• Degree in Architecture.
• Good understanding of Irish planning legislation and relevant building regulations.
• Experience with massing studies, density assessments and residential layouts.
• Strong design, technical drawing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant architectural design software.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary between €45,000 and €55,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position based in Dublin City Centre.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with one day working from home per week.
• 42.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale residential and high-density apartment developments.
• Exposure to early-stage design, site feasibility and planning strategy.
• Greater responsibility and involvement in projects as your experience develops.
• Collaborative environment within an award-winning architectural practice.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button or contact me at thyland@sigmar.ie or 01 474 4690.