Architect, UK (12 month FTC)
Architect, UK (12 month FTC)
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Join a fast-growing listed company with a purpose! Fastned owns and operates a network of 300 fast charging stations across Europe allowing electric vehicle drivers to charge their car with 100% green energy. Our goal is a European network of 1000 fast charging stations in prime locations where all electric vehicles can charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been voted best charging network in the UK France and the Netherlands. If you want to make a difference and work in an informal international scale-up environment with future prospects then read on!
Your role
As an Architect in our UK team you contribute to the success of the company by delivering station designs with the best customer experience. You will integrate our modular Fastned stations and shops into high-traffic locations: from the initial sketch and site feasibility to obtaining planning consent. Your role as an Architect is crucial to our multidisciplinary team to envision the full potential of a site. In your day-to-day job you will focus on our expansion in the UK.
Working as an Architect at Fastned is different and tons of fun. How Go check out our Architecture Career Hub to meet your future colleagues and learn all about it: responsibilities:
Create initial design concepts based on the modular Fastned design standards.
Make site visits for initial site assessments. Check the suitability of levels access procure survey information as necessary and other key criteria.
Find creative ways to overcome challenges on a site with your design so we can deliver the best possible customer experience.
Create full architectural drawing packages required for planning applications.
When necessary produce technical drawing packages for tender and construction.
Collaborate and coordinate with the other architects town planner and our in-house expansion and construction teams to provide high-quality design documentation in the agreed timeline.
Collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Job requirements
Who we are looking for
Most importantly: you are highly motivated by accelerating the energy transition and joining a fun company that is making a difference. You are a real team player you feel comfortable taking initiative and working independently. You are not afraid to make mistakes and you are always keen to keep on learning. Additionally you tick the following boxes:
You bring 5 years of experience as an Architect.
You are able to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team; able to prioritise and manage your projects.
You have solid experience with complex permit processes within (country) and can confidently discuss projects with local authorities and other key stakeholders.
You speak fluent English
Youre familiar with Revit. Experience with Enscape is a plus and the ability to produce 3D visualizations
You are convinced of the importance of branding & visual identity and you can apply traffic safety regulations to your own design proposals.
You can see yourself as an ambassador of Fastned and electric mobility.
Think like a founder is a statement you recognise yourself in.
You are happy to pitch in and get things done! We are a small but dynamic team of designers and do what it takes to implement our mission.
Join us in building a better future
We work hard to change the world but we dont forget to recognise & celebrate our successes big and small. We value work-life balance offer you real work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. We have an inclusive work environment and love authentic people so dont try to fit in because we like you for who you are!
Our benefits include:
Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation;
A training and development budget of 2600 per year per employee because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities;
A company electric car for the fulfilment of your site inspections and onsite meetings
Daily vegetarian lunches snacks & drinks provided at our office locations;
A paid pension plan and private health insurance fully covered by Fastned;
2 Mission Days per year to encourage Fastneditos to get involved with activities that are directly linked to Fastneds mission DE&I or ERGs.
Reimbursement for commuting expenses to the office
Break a sweat and improve your well-being with our weekly fitness classes led by professional trainers.
Next to fun events year-round we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees;
Other perks include flexible working hours full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice.
Apply today!
Lets have a chat! Send us your application and motivation letter right away.
The application process will consist of these steps:
A video call with one of our recruiters to find out more about Fastned and our company culture.
An interview with the Architect Lead (UK) and Architectural Designer to find out more about the role.
A case study interview with the Architect Lead (UK) and Senior Location Designer followed by a meet-up with our UK Country Director and other people from the London office.
Then its time to welcome you on board to Fastned!
If you have questions or need further information regarding your application please contact our recruitment team via recruitment(at)
Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds gender identities sexual orientations religions neurodiversity disabilities parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.
- London England United Kingdom
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