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Franklin Ellis Architects
Here at Franklin Ellis Architects, we currently employ around thirty-five staff. Our range of services include architecture, interior design, landscape design and visualisation.
We are engaged on a wide range of exciting projects across a variety of sectors with contract values ranging from £250,000 up to £50 million. Franklin Ellis are an award-winning practice who place a significant emphasis on delivering high quality design and client satisfaction.
We operate in a lively, modern, open-plan environment within a renovated Victorian pumping station, a short walking distance from the centre of Nottingham. All members of the team, from students to partners, inhabit the same space, encouraging a common bond and a shared learning experience. We have also recently opened a new office in the centre of Leicester and are looking forward to developing our presence in the city.
Franklin Ellis is a digitally advanced practice, harnessing the latest in AEC workflows, BIM processes and visualisation techniques.
Our projects are entirely delivered using model based workflows thanks to utilising Revit as our principal design tool. This allows us to work in a 3D environment from feasibility through to construction. Alongside Revit, our workflows also employ Navisworks, Infraworks, Civil 3D, BIM360, Lumion, and 3DS Max. We offer a comprehensive digital training programme both for new starters and existing staff to ensure our workflows run smoothly.
We’re currently in the process of being certified for our ISO19650 BIM processes and expect to receive accreditation in the near future.
Franklin Ellis is a digitally advanced practice, harnessing the latest in AEC workflows, BIM processes and visualisation techniques.
Our projects are entirely delivered using model based workflows thanks to utilising Revit as our principal design tool. This allows us to work in a 3D environment from feasibility through to construction. Alongside Revit, our workflows also employ Navisworks, Infraworks, Civil 3D, BIM360, Lumion, and 3DS Max. We offer a comprehensive digital training programme both for new starters and existing staff to ensure our workflows run smoothly.
We’re currently in the process of being certified for our ISO19650 BIM processes and expect to receive accreditation in the near future.
Benefits include:
Holidays
Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year (and with increments dependent on length of service).
Flexible working
Flexible work times and home working.
CPD
Regular in-house CDP, covering the full RIBA curriculum.
Study tours
Company study tours, including team visits to completed projects – recent weekend trips include Barcelona and Liverpool.
Mentoring
A range of mentoring support for junior members of staff.
Social events
A wide variety of social events.
Health insurance scheme
Providing contributions for dental work, optical treatment, physiotherapy and counselling.
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance policy
Enhanced maternity/paternity and sickness pay
Beyond statutory.
Childcare voucher scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
We are currently seeking new staff for the positions below (click to expand):
Franklin Ellis has a strong portfolio of work across the ‘housing sector’, encompassing apartment and student developments, estate design, sheltered housing, care homes, and smaller ‘bespoke’ housing schemes.
We have a number of new projects in the office, including major student accommodation schemes in Nottingham city centre as well as garden villages / sustainable urban extensions in both Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.
We are therefore looking for a qualified architect to join our ‘early-stage’ housing team.
You will be working directly with and for one of our Associate architects and in collaboration with Partners, with the opportunity to work on a number of significant multi-million-pound developments.
Ideally you will have between four and seven years’ experience post-graduation, preferably in the housing sector.
The successful candidate will be:
Authentic
We value honesty, reliability and integrity from our staff.
Passionate and Creative
Demonstrating creativity in your design approach, enthusiasm for and knowledge of the housing sector.
Collaborative
You should be able to work in a team environment to meet tight deadlines. You will have strong communication skills, both within the design team and with clients.
Committed
We will be looking for candidates who take ownership of their work, have considered a wide range of issues, and put together a reasoned, informed response.
And you will have the following key skills:
RIBA Part 3 qualification and ARB registration
Experienced in the use of Revit
Accomplished 3D visualisation skills
Preferably using applications such as Lumion, Twinmotion, Enscape or 3DS Max.
Strong design skills
Sound knowledge of technical standards and regulations
An awareness of and enthusiasm for sustainable design and BREEAM
Experience in managing projects on site would be advantageous.
(Nottingham Office)
We are looking for an enthusiastic student to join the team in our Nottingham office. They must demonstrate a willingness to learn, an ability to support the rest of the team, and are able to fully engage with and diligently complete tasks.
Your duties will include:
Working with, taking instructions from and reporting to project team members and management.
Supporting the wider project team.
Diligently completing tasks set.
Preparing information to a high standard of presentation and technical ability.
Complying with Franklin Ellis procedures and conventions for drawing and filing.
Working on all stages of project delivery.
Assisting in the overall running of the office.
The successful candidate will be:
Authentic
We value honesty, reliability and integrity from our staff.
Committed
We will be looking for a candidate who takes ownership of their work, and strives to deliver the best service possible for our clients.
Passionate and Creative
Demonstrating creativity in your design approach and enthusiasm for architecture.
And you will have the following key skills:
RIBA Part 2 qualification
RIBA Part 2 qualified with at least 12 months previous experience in UK practice.
Experienced in the use of CAD
Proficiency in computing and file-based working – ideally including Revit, photoshop, InDesign.
Construction Knowledge
Understanding of building terminology, construction methods and technical detailing.
Self-disciplined
Good time and task management with the ability to check your own work.
Enthusiastic
Enthusiastic with a positive approach to a diverse and varied workload
Communication Skills
Personable and flexible with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Collaboration
Being able to work as part of a design team.
Franklin Ellis is a well-established Nottingham architectural and interior design practice of 35 staff with a track record in delivering award winning designs.
You will have an involvement in all aspects of the business, which will include the following:
We are looking to expand and redefine the way we operate, to make the most of an exciting range of new and prospective projects, by looking for someone to join our team in a management role to help us in this new stage of development.
The key aspects of the position will be to drive through and manage a new approach to office life where a lively environment for creativity, professionalism and wellbeing is successfully promoted and delivered. This will require a flexible approach to the job and, where appropriate, we will offer training to develop the specific skills required.
You will have an involvement in all aspects of the business, which will include the following:
Place
- Property management, both at our Nottingham and Leicester offices
- Implementation of our sustainability and well-being agendas
Business
- Office management
- ISO implementation and audit
- CPD organisation and audit
- Marketing and bid-writing
People
- Human resources, employee management, recruitment
- Health and safety
- Social life of the team
The successful candidate will be articulate, enthusiastic, inquisitive, disciplined and used to working with creative and professional people. Our ideal candidate would have a broad range of skills including:
An adeptness with digital information
An eye for simple and effective communication
A natural ease when dealing with our clients and colleagues
The opportunity is for full time position with flexible working arrangements. The salary range is in the range £25k plus, depending on experience.
The job is based in Nottingham, although you will also be expected to spend some time at our Leicester office.
If you think you have the skills, we are looking for and a can-do positive attitude we look forward to hearing from you.
We have a number of new projects in the office, including major student accommodation schemes in Nottingham city centre, housing developments and a number of new projects in the hospitality sector.
We are therefore looking for a senior architectural technician to join the team.
The role will be to provide the technical lead on significant multi-million-pound developments post-planning as well as technical support to colleagues on projects across the practice.
In addition, you will be involved in wider practice developments including the use of Revit and NBS Chorus, scheduling, standard details and specifications and our response to the changing regulatory framework.
The successful candidate will be:
Authentic
We value honesty, reliability and integrity from our staff.
Passionate and Creative
Demonstrating creativity in your design approach, enthusiasm for and knowledge of the housing sector.
Collaborative
You should be able to work in a team environment to meet tight deadlines. You will have strong communication skills, both within the design team and with clients.
Committed
We will be looking for candidates who take ownership of their work, have considered a wide range of issues, and put together a reasoned, informed response.
And you will have the following key skills:
Experienced in the use of Revit
To deliver production information including construction details and schedules.
Demonstrable skill and expertise in writing specifications
Ideally using NBS Chorus.
Thorough knowledge of technical standards and regulations
Ideally using NBS Chorus.
A background of working on large developments over a range of building types
Ideally using NBS Chorus.
Experience as technical lead on large projects
With potential job running capability.
Ability to work in a team environment
Both within the office and with main contractors.
An awareness of and enthusiasm for sustainable design and BREEAM
(Leicester Office)
We are looking for an enthusiastic student to join the team in our Leicester office. They must demonstrate a willingness to learn, an ability to support the rest of the team, and are able to fully engage with and diligently complete tasks.
Your duties will include:
Working with, taking instructions from and reporting to project team members and management.
Supporting the wider project team.
Diligently completing tasks set.
Preparing information to a high standard of presentation and technical ability.
Complying with Franklin Ellis procedures and conventions for drawing and filing.
Working on all stages of project delivery.
Assisting in the overall running of the office.
The successful candidate will be:
Authentic
We value honesty, reliability and integrity from our staff.
Committed
We will be looking for a candidate who takes ownership of their work, and strives to deliver the best service possible for our clients.
Passionate and Creative
Demonstrating creativity in your design approach and enthusiasm for architecture.
And you will have the following key skills:
RIBA Part 2 qualification
RIBA Part 2 qualified with at least 12 months previous experience in UK practice.
Experienced in the use of CAD
Proficiency in computing and file-based working – ideally including Revit, photoshop, InDesign.
Construction Knowledge
Understanding of building terminology, construction methods and technical detailing.
Self-disciplined
Good time and task management with the ability to check your own work.
Enthusiastic
Enthusiastic with a positive approach to a diverse and varied workload
Communication Skills
Personable and flexible with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Collaboration
Being able to work as part of a design team.
We always welcome enquiries from talented individuals who want to work for us. We review all applications and may contact you at a later time when we have vacancies.
Franklin Ellis Architects are an equal opportunities employer and consider all applications on merit in the strictest confidence. In the first instance, please email a copy of your current CV and portfolio in .pdf format demonstrating the scope of your work and experience to Elaine Gawronska: