Architect

Who we are

In BETAPLAN we are a team of architects, designers, and urban planners based in Athens, Greece, committed to improving the built environment and the quality of life in our cities. Our goal is to create honest, useful, and long-lasting buildings and spaces in which people feel empowered to shape their own future. With experience of almost half a century, we fervently believe in our design approach that is based on inclusion and collaboration, and take great pride in adding, project after project, long-term value for our clients, the users, and the community as a whole.

About the role

We are currently looking to team up with professional architectural designers who aspire to be part of the various projects and the overall BETAPLAN culture.

Architects belong to the core of our project teams, creating concepts, exploring and developing architectural solutions for all design phases, and producing the deliverables, presentations and reports for all the phases of a project. Coordination with the other disciplines of the project is one of the primary responsibilities and you will be attending regular meetings with clients, contractors and other specialists.

In our high-paced setting, the role demands a high-level of diligence and organizational skills, and a good fit for the role would be able to flag arising needs and issues and collaborate with other team members towards an effective and timely response.

Collaborative attitude and a “can-do” mentality are also highly valued and encouraged. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to work with others, are critical to possess and we are always looking for people that are capable to take initiatives and be proactive within the framework of the team.

Your responsibilities

• Prepare and develop project deliverables in Revit for all the phases of a project including planning applications and construction
• Bear responsibility for partial design packages, collaborate with all stakeholders and deliver them effectively and efficiently
• Liaise with external partners and consultants in formal and informal meetings
• Coordinate the design with other disciplines to produce a comprehensive and fault-free design
• Proactively flag any issues that may arise during the project, take ownership of them, and collaborate with your team internally to resolve them
• Create concepts and test early ideas through 3d visualizations, Photoshop, hand sketching and physical modelling
• Prepare presentations, design briefs, and documentation that will be shared with clients and 3rd parties

Skills & Requirements

• Professional qualification in Architecture or a related field
• 4+ years of post-grad professional experience as an Architect
• Sound conceptual and visualization skills
• Practical, adaptable and proactive mindset with the ability to translate directives into action
• Demonstrable ability to think efficiently and methodically when developing design options
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Professional attention to detail with an inner-drive for precision
• Aptitude for prioritizing your work while meeting deadlines in a high-paced environment
• Good understanding of specifications and confidence in selecting materials according to them
• Working knowledge of planning regulations in Greece, such as NOK, Fire Safety, etc.
• Professional experience with Revit in a multi-disciplinary BIM environment
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator) and MS office
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and team-oriented approach to solving problems
• Fluency in Greek and English- written and oral
• Permission to live and work in the EU

Nice to have

• Professional experience in an international architectural firm focused on large-scale projects
• Experience in technical detailing & construction administration
• Familiarity and/or accreditation with LEED certification system
• Expert knowledge of Revit utilizing 4D, 5D, 6D, 7D BIM dimensions
• Good knowledge of Rhino, SketchUp, and/or other 3d modelling and parametric software
• Experience working with project management tools is a plus (Asana, Slack, etc.)
• Working knowledge of the German language
• Application Process

If you are interested in joining our growing team, please email to: people@betaplan.gr including “Architect Job Position” in the subject line.

The following items should be attached to the mail (WeTransfer links will not be considered):

a.   A CV of maximum 2 pages (1 page is preferred)

b.   A Portfolio of Professional & Academic Work in a pdf of under 10Mb.

c.   A Cover Letter including examples of your achievements and credentials most relevant to the role  (1 page max)

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