Architectural Assistant

Job: Architectural Assistant

Salary: 22,000 - 25,000

Benefits

• Flexible working but with core days to be present in the office.
• Use of pool company cars for business purposes.
• Group life policy.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• 21 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) and an additional 3 days holiday to cover closure of the office over the Christmas period.
• Bonus.

Location: Southampton

Our client is a busy RIBA chartered practice and due to expansion wish to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Architectural Assistant to join their practice near Southampton.

The practice requires an Architectural Assistant as they have a range of exciting new projects coming up and successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on these as well as existing projects across a broad range of sectors including heritage, healthcare, commercial, and residential projects.

The ideal candidate needs to be flexible and proactive in their approach, be an excellent team player, as well as having the ability to work on their own initiative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

• Be competent across all RIBA stages, 1-6.
• RIBA Part 1/Part 2 Qualified.
• Proven design, analytical, and technical detail skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, with a high standard of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of both Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations and experience with planning application procedures is beneficial.
• Freehand sketching and model making abilities are also valued highly.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with project lead to deliver projects through all RIBA stages from concept to completion.
• Prepare and develop drawings, visuals, models, and images, and other documents related to design.
• Use Revit.
• Coordinating designs with external consultants.