Architect, Local Authority, Southend, Essex Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent Project Manager (Capital Projects Regeneration).This is an exciting opportunity within the council''s Property and Estate Management group for an architect or part-qualified architect to work on a wide range of projects for a number of client departments. Current projects include residential developments, special educational needs buildings, an inclusive playground, listed buildings and art galleries. The successful candidate will be expected to lead on some projects that often have external consultants as design team members.The team are committed to designing carbon-neutral and energy-efficient buildings and are working to passive house standards in their residential design. The new project manager will be able to explain designs to lay person(s) and produce both technical and presentation drawings, as well as be expected to write specifications using NBS chorus.What you''ll need to succeed To be shortlisted for this position, it is essential as a minimum that you hold an architecture degree that gives exemption to RIBA part one or passed RIBA part one.You will be an all-round architect, equally at home undertaking feasibility studies, or detailing a building and coordinating the design with other building disciplines.Having a commitment to energy-efficient carbon-neutral buildings is needed and a knowledge of passive house standards and design ..... full job details .....