Architects
Architects plan and design the construction and development of buildings and land areas with regard to functional and aesthetic requirements.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£37067
New workers start around £22704. Normal pay is £37067 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £65030.
Jobs
475
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Monitors construction work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Prepares detailed scale drawings and specifications for design and construction and submits these for planning approval.
- Analyses site survey and advises client on development and construction details and ensures that proposed design blends in with the surrounding area.
- Studies condition and characteristics of site, taking into account drainage, topsoil, trees, rock formations, etc..
- Liaises with client and other professionals to establish building type, style, cost limitations and landscaping requirements.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Active Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Active Learning
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Writing
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Monitoring
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
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Mathematics
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Learning Strategies
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Science
