Careers at Simply Architecture

Junior or Intermediate Architectural Technician

Are you ready to excel in your career as an Architectural Technician being part of a high performing, professional and all-round awesome team? If you’re up for a new challenge, this may be the role for you! 

The team at Simply Architecture are currently looking to hire a Junior or Intermediate Architectural Technician who is comfortable in assisting in the draughting of residential and commercial building projects. 

The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and a reasonable knowledge of the building industry andNZS3604. 

You will be responsible for assisting in the draughting of effective designs that meet specified requirements for clients. The projects you work on will be varied between residential and commercial. You will be expected to be comfortable working and communicating with a team and have the ability to pick things up quickly. 

You will have a positive outlook and be an engaging member of the team who is ready to soak up as much knowledge as possible! 

The successful candidate will be a focused individual with the ability to work alongside other and think creatively. You will have excellent organisational, professional and communication skills. 

Skills and Experience: 

• Relevant qualification in Architectural Design or Draughting 
• Reasonable knowledge of the building industry and NZS3604
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge and ability in Revit or Archicad preferable 
• High degree of initiative, organisational and self-management skills
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of guidelines, technical standards and codes of practice relevant to architectural draughting. 
• A solid understanding of good draughting practice with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
• Some knowledge of various construction materials and the construction process
• Professional and hard working with a great work ethic
• Energetic desire to succeed in their role and the Architectural Industry
• Great time management skills 

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Benefits: 

• Generous employee benefits program
• Be a part of a fantastic, knowledgeable and collaborative team
• Opportunity for growth and development 
• Centrally located office, close to shops and cafes  

If you’re ready to join a high performing team and this role sounds like a bit of you, get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

You can send your CV and cover letter to careers@simplyarch.co.nz.

This role is open to NZ residents only, ideally residing in, or considering a permanent move to Hawkes Bay is pertinent as the role is based in our Hastings office. 

Architectural Sales Consultant

Do you enjoy meeting and interacting with new people every day? Does the idea of working with an awesome team of individuals at a well established Architectural Firm sound like you? 

Simply Architecture has solidified its position in the architectural field in Hawkes Bay over the past 5 years and have serviced hundreds of homeowners, builders and developers in that time. 

We have a full time position available for an Architectural Sales Consultant.

The successful candidate will be a hard working person with experience in the architectural and/or construction industry who can juggle a variety of projects at once, multi-task and can be an engaging member of our fantastic team. 

You will have the ability to read and understand plans and specifications and have a solid knowledge of NZS3604, understanding the process of design through to build completion. You will need to be competent in communicating with internal staff as well as existing and new clients. 

As the Sales Consultant, you will work closely with the Director and General Manager to set and achieve company targets, work on marketing strategies and strive to achieve sales KPI’s. You will be well equipped to handle varied tasks and responsibilities required to effectively drive job acquisition for this company. 

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Key responsibilities for this role: 

• Lead the sales of the company ensuring business growth in accordance with set KPI’s
• Communicating with existing and new clients regarding their projects
• Reporting and project management
• Acquiring new clients and projects 
• Scoping new projects 
• Site visits and measures
• Participate in client meetings as required 
• Dealing with external contractors ie.Planners, engineers, councils 
• Working alongside management to determine effective marketing strategies 
• Respond to client requests for pricing and prepare fee proposals 
• Maintaining strong relationships with key clients 
• Assisting team with project completion and monitoring job progress
• Workflow and project scheduling using internal systems

Desired attributes:

• Experience in the architectural or construction industry 
• Solid knowledge of NZS3604 
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential 
• Approachable with great communication skills 
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Office suites
• Professional and hard working with a great work ethic
• Energetic with a desire to succeed in their role
• Reliable with excellent time management skills 
• Good sense of humour, team player and ability to get on with others
• Common sense with a level head temperament 
• Great organisational skills 
• Good eye for detail

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Benefits:

• Generous employee benefits program
• Company vehicle 
• Company phone
• Company laptop 
• Opportunity for growth and development 
• Centrally located office, close to shops and cafes
• Work with a bunch of great people that like to work hard and play hard! 

If you’re ready to join a high performing team and this role sounds like a bit of you, get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

You can send your CV and cover letter to careers@simplyarch.co.nz.

This role is open to NZ residents only, residing in Hawkes Bay is pertinent as the role is based in our Hastings office. 

Administrator

The ever growing team at Simply Architecture is looking for an awesome part-time administrator to join our team, filling a fixed term Maternity Leave position for 9-12 months. 

You will be our go-to person for providing high level general, operations and financial administration to support the management team and other staff. 
The role available is approximately 32 hours per week Monday – Friday. 

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Tasks include:

• Handling administrative arrangements and correspondence, booking meetings via email and phone from existing and new clients. 
• Providing all aspects of front desk general administration including greeting clients and answering phones. 
• General administration assistance to support the Director, General Manager and other staff. 
• Invoicing via Xero.
• Accurate and timely entry of weekly timesheets.

Technical skills:

• High quality customer service skills for dealing with a variety of customers via telephone and email.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal with existing and new clients as well as internal staff. 
• Excellent keyboard skills and demonstrated experience with Microsoft packages 
• High level numeracy skills
• Knowledge of Xero accounting software is desirable but not essential

General skills and personal attributes:

• Ability to prioritise work tasks, work productively and meet deadlines
• Good organisational skills 
• Ability to take initiative 
• Attention to detail
• Team player who has the ability to get on with all types of people
• Good sense of humour 
• Able to use common sense and have a level head and temperament
• Some experience in a general administrative role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Excellent customer service skills and the willingness to help out when needed 
• Strong attention to detail

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If you’re ready to join a high performing team and this role sounds like a bit of you, get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

Please forward your CV and cover letter to careers@simplyarch.co.nz.

This role is open to NZ resident sonly, ideally residing in, or considering a permanent move to Hawkes Bay is pertinent as the role is based in our Hastings office.