Paul Cashin Architects

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Paul Cashin Architects 'PCA' is a creative architectural practice based in Winchester, Hampshire. PCA takes a design-led approach to the practice of contemporary architecture, believing that well thought and considered design is essential to the creation of successful architectural space.

The practice undertakes contemporary architectural design projects across residential, commercial and civic sectors of the construction industry. Currently having a number of live projects across Winchester, Hampshire and the South Coast including one-off new build houses, extensions and commercial business projects.

As a small practice, our strength lies in our inclusive and personal approach, working directly with clients, consultants, and contractors, encouraging the cross over between architecture and other areas of art and design.

We are in a consistent state of process, working through a range of media including physical and computer models, hand and computer drawings, sketching and conceptual diagrams, discussions and presentations.

Paul Cashin Architects was founded in 2012 by Paul Cashin. Paul studied Architecture at the Universities of Portsmouth and Vienna, graduating in 2011 with an RIBA Presidents Medal nomination. He has worked for numerous practices, including Design Engine Architects working on contemporary university, school, housing and one-off house projects between 2008 and 2012. Paul has also taught at the University of Portsmouth and was a member of the Project Office for the school. Paul started PCA in 2012 which has set up offices in Winchester in 2016.

We are hiring

Paul Cashin Architects is hiring a Project Architect to join its team in central Winchester.

We are looking for an experienced Project Architect, with outstanding technical abilities, to join our team.  We are currently working on some excellent, contemporary projects in the residential and public sectors, with great potential for high quality buildings to be executed.  The successful candidate will join a growing practice with opportunities beyond just architectural work, we are open to research and exploring ideas.  The role requires experience preparing construction information, specifications, and detail design and project delivery focusing on RIBA Stage 4 and beyond. 

The successful applicant should also be able to demonstrate:

•              Ability to work in the UK
•              At least three years post qualification within the UK
•              Excellent organisation skills and experience of coordinating consultants and contractors
•              An attention to detail with outstanding technical design ability
•              Commitment to sustainable design principles and energy efficiency
•              Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills
•              Proactive and positive approach to collaboration with colleagues and consultants
•              Ability to manage deadlines and project delivery across all design stages
•              Proficiency working in a Mac-based environment with Vectorworks, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite
•              Full drivers licence 

The successful candidates will join a growing practice with opportunities beyond just architectural work, including:

•              4 weeks holiday per year + public holidays & Christmas shutdown
•              Open to flexible working hours / location
•              Pension
•              Informal, relaxed working environment
•              Iconic central Winchester location
•              Studio trips / away days
•              Encouraging environment to explore research, training and ideas

 Intended start date:  immediately

Remuneration: depending on experience

Please send your applications along with CV and a portfolio of your work as a PDF attachment, with a covering letter including the reasons for applying for this position to paul@paulcashinarchitects.co.uk

Paul Cashin