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Company History

The history of Muir Walker Pride Ltd.

SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE

THE UNITED COLLEGE QUADRANGLE, NORTH WING

THE PRINCIPAL’S RESIDENCE, UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

1850

Jesse Hall was born in 1820 at Bowden, Roxburghshire and in 1850 set up an architectural practice in St Andrews. In 1862 Hall took on as an assistant David Henry, born in Carnoustie in 1835, who had previously been apprenticed as a cabinetmaker. After a period gaining wider experience in Edinburgh, Henry became a partner in 1874 but Hall withdrew from the partnership in 1884 to concentrate solely on his responsibilities as Superintendent of Buildings for the government and from 1890 onwards for the University Court. He retired in 1905 and died in December 1906. Henry continued the practice until his death in February 1914.

1875

William Hill Walker was born, the son of James Walker, farmer of Kingsbarns and his wife Jessie, later of Dauphinhill, St Andrews. He was an assistant with Hall & Henry of Church Square, St Andrews when he was taken into partnership by David Henry, the surviving partner of the practice, in 1913.

1896

Frank Pride is born on 28 March 1896, the son of Robert F L Pride, secretary of the linen and jute firm of Cox Brothers, and later (from 1921) of Jute Industries. He had been articled to Leslie Ower (a family friend) and his partner David Lindsay Allan in July 1912, attending Patrick Hill Thoms’s classes at Dundee Technical College from 1913.

1914

World War 1 begins and both William Hill Walker and Frank Pride go into service. William Hill Walker was promoted sergeant in the 1/7th Black Watch in 1919 and was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre for his role in the advance on Ypres. Frank Pride served with the Royal Engineers from 1916. He had been commissioned 2nd Lieutenant and awarded the Military Cross for constructing a fort bridge over the Escaut River in the Schildt in October 1918

1918

After World War 1 the office still at Church Square, was reopened in the name of William Hill Walker.

Frank Pride returns home and takes over another St Andrews’s practice in 1919.

1927

Pride continues practice and merges it with Walker’s long established one as Walker & Pride

1953

Frank Pride’s son Glen L Pride was taken into partnership and the office moved to the former Conservative Club at Mercat House, 1 Church Street, St Andrews, but because of national service Glen did not return to the office until 1955.

2011

Walker & Pride merges with Muir Associates Ltd. Chartered Architects and becomes Muir Walker Pride Chartered Architects. The practice continues at the same address in St Andrews – Mercat House, 1 Church Street, since 1953.

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Vacancies

Current vacancies with MWP Architects

EXPERIENCED ARCHITECT PART 3 – ST ANDREWS, FIFE

Muir Walker Pride are looking for an experienced Part 3 Architect, with a minimum of five years architectural studio experience, to join our award winning team based in our studios in St Andrews, Fife.
We are design led practice based in historic centre of St Andrews, looking for a happy, enthusiastic and friendly person who can help shape the future of the practice.
The role involves looking after the projects of varying scale, from start to completion. You will work as part of a highly motivated team, to design and assist in the delivery of quality buildings. Your role would include managing the teamwork, mentoring junior members and travelling to project sites and meetings.

Key requirements

  • Part 3 and minimum five years architectural studio experience
  • Significant job running experience on residential projects, from inception through to completion
  • Talented designer with excellent detailing ability
  • CAD proficiency and 3D modelling skills essential, ARCHICAD preferred
  • On-site experience including the ability to deal with contractual matters
  • An essential understanding and awareness of Scottish construction techniques.

Personal attributes

  • Confidence and experience to meet and communicate with clients and contractors
  • Self-motivated, driven and proactive
  • Exceptional organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team and as self-reliant individual

An interest in conservation and working on Listed Buildings is welcome

  • Salary will commensurate with experience.
  • Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5.15pm
  • A full driving licence and access to a car is essential
  • There will be some flexibility in base of work.

Please submit your CV and examples of your work by email to Erin Keay, supportmanager@mwparchitects.co.uk