Architect/Part 2 architectural assistant

Dezeen Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Galmstrup Architects is looking for an architect/Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in London.

We are looking for a talented young architect or architectural assistant with appetite for obtaining their Part 3 to join our team. We are searching for someone with minimum two years of experience from practice post Part 2 to work on a cultural heritage project in Europe.

About the role

Working from our London studio at Columbia Road, the architect or architectural assistant will follow the project from concept design to design development and onto site assisting the Senior project architect. Responsibilities will be varied and range from design studies, preparing CAD drawings, 3D models and visuals, to researching, preparing reports and contributing in meetings and presentations.

We welcome applicants who can demonstrate strong design skills and who have post-graduate experience from practice with ideally small scale build experience. Someone who is creative and innovative as well as positive, proactive and dedicated.

Essential skills/knowledge

Successful applicants will have the following skills and qualifications:

• must have minimum two years’ post-Part 2 experience from practice
• ideally experience working on small scale projects
• interest in research/processes and heritage/interpretation design
• proficient in Rhino and the Adobe Suite programmes
• confident with MicroStation (or AutoCAD/Revit)
• attention to detail and able to check and correct own work
• ability to multi-task, structured and able to work to deadlines
• ability to work independently and as part of a team
• fluent spoken and written English
• eligible to work in the UK

Flexible benefits package including:

• regular continuous professional development (CPDs)
• annual career development reviews
• investment in special skills and training, including Part III fees contribution
• additional leave over Christmas and New Year periods plus birthday
• optional nine-day fortnight work week
• work place pension contributions
• cycle to work scheme
• office social days-out
• fresh fruit and decent coffee/tea

About us

Galmstrup Architects are a design-led practice specialised in cultural and community projects. Our work varying in scale from designing and building museums, galleries, exhibitions and community centres, to strategic masterplanning of cultural districts, heritage sites and entire landscapes. We are a small practice with an open and informal working environment and high professional standards and ambition.

We are an equal opportunities employer and offer a vibrant and progressive workplace that thrives on shared ideas and collaboration.

How to apply

Please submit your CV, examples of your work and short motivation letter via the apply for job button below.

Other:

• we apologise in advance that we are only able to respond to successful candidates
• interviews will be ongoing from w/c 24 March
• salary is dependent on experience
• the successful candidates must be available to start the role in April
• no agencies or third party applications