Executive Architect

Description:

Cork County Council is seeking enthusiastic, experienced architects at executive architect grade to work as part of a team within either of the three following sections:
Designing and delivering civic building projects such as swimming pools, fire stations, libraries and theatres. Projects include new build, repurposing and conservation of protected structures, urban design / town centre public realm projects across various Directorates for capital, Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) & Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) projects.

Delivering a variety of housing projects both on green field and brown field sites within urban centres contributing to the higher density compact growth target National Planning Framework (NPF) 2040 in accordance with the new Housing for All policy.
Delivering masterplans/urban design /town centre public realm, architectural input in flood relief schemes, including coordinating with active travel teams, URDF & RRDF schemes.

Candidates can apply for positions in one or more streams provided they meet the required eligibility criteria/qualifications.

Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office:

• Hold a professional qualification in Architecture that is prescribed under the Building Control Act 2007, or a qualification in Architecture that is equivalent to a qualification so prescribed in Section 14 of the Building Control Act 2007
• Be eligible for registration as an Architect under the Building Control Act 2007 without requiring further assessment. Any appointment by the employing local authority will be subject to registration under the Act;
• Have at least four years’ satisfactory experience of architectural work;
• Have experience in the design of buildings, the preparation of sketch plans, working drawings, details and specifications;