Latest Architectural Assistant Jobs

The Company:

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Our client is an award-winning practice of Architects, Interior Designers and Masterplanners, offering an attractive and rewarding working environment with extensive career development opportunities.

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The commercial team, based in London, are currently seeking a talented Part II Architectural Assistant to join their fast-growing team. This wonderful practice is AJ100 listed with over 220 people specializing in 3 main disciplines - Hotels, Residential and Commercial Buildings.

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Summary of Role:

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The ideal candidate will be a Part II qualified architect, with experience on medium to large scale UK commercial projects. REVIT PROFICIENCY IS ESSENTIAL. You will be joining a wonderful team where you will support on the delivery of medium to large scale high-quality projects, across the commercial sector and residential / hospitality in the future.

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In addition to working on a broad range of exciting projects, the practice also offers;

• Collaborative working environment with real input on projects
• Strong focus on internal promotion and staff development, with many senior staff having joined at a junior level
• Work-life balance (not a late working culture)

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Skills:

• Proficiency in Revit is essential
• Experience working across the RIBA stages, especially 3-5
• A portfolio of similar work showing an interest in commercial projects
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A creative thinker and problem solver with strong design and technical skills
• Excellent organisational skills and good multi-tasking ability
• Ensure effective communications both internally and externally

Very happy to be working with this fantastic design firm, an award-winning Architecture studio established in since 1945.

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Renowned for delivering exemplary architecture, masterplanning, and interior design solutions, my client specialises in the workplace, hospitality, and residential sectors. We are currently seeking dedicated Architectural Assistants (Part 2) with outstanding Revit skills to join the vibrant office in London on a full-time, permanent basis.

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As a Part 2 Architectural Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the design and technical aspects of building projects, collaborating closely with Senior Architects to bring innovative concepts to life. If you are eager to contribute your expertise and passion to a dynamic team committed to design excellence, we invite you to apply today with cv and portfolio samples showing UK project experience within commercial / workplace sectors.

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Summary:

• Expertise: Workplace & Office projects
• Location: London
• Practice software proficiency required: REVIT
• Position: RIBA Part 2 Assistant Architect with minimum 2 years post Part 2
• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

The company:

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Founded in 2012, our client is a globally recognised and award-winning multi-disciplinary firm specialising in contemporary architecture, urban planning, landscape design, interior design, and product design. As a design-driven studio deeply rooted in culture, they prioritize the significance of context and the influence of the locale in shaping their design process and architectural creations. Boasting an international team of architects based in Dubai and London, they are committed to promoting regional design, guided by a clear and elegant vision emphasizing pure, rational forms and spatial quality.

Central to their ethos is a steadfast commitment to sustainable design principles across all levels, scales, and typologies. Their contextual approach focuses on minimising environmental impact, fostering well-being, promoting mobility, and enhancing connectivity within communities, all while employing a meticulous and conscientious use of materials. You will be joining a talented team that values innovation, cultural sensitivity, and a dedication to creating spaces that stand at the intersection of excellence and sustainability.

What is your role:

• Drive the development and execution of project designs from inception to completion across multiple design stages.
• Develop and coordinate project designs, details, material specifications, and technologies, aligning them with project specifications.
• Ensure the quality, continuity, and consistency of project drawings and documentation through effective coordination.
• Collaborate seamlessly across all project disciplines, including architecture, structure, MEP, cost control, and interior design.
• Foster positive and progressive day-to-day communications with clients, consultants, and the internal team.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with the firm's internal design stage and adheres to the overall project program.
• Monitor and uphold project milestones, employing established studio tools such as project action lists, project programs, and site reports.
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Rigorously develop and implement the established and client-approved concept design, minimizing variations unless authorized by the design director/partners/client or necessary for coordination purposes in structure/MEP/cost control.

What makes you good at your job:

• Possess a minimum of a 3 - 5 year's post bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or equivalent.
• Demonstrate a proven track record with a minimum of 3 - 5 year's experience in project management, detail and design development, construction documents, construction administration, and site supervision, particularly in high-end projects.
• Showcase a portfolio featuring high-quality projects of similar scale, emphasising experience in the residential, private villa, and commercial sectors.
• Exhibit a substantial understanding of client communications, contract documentation, project scheduling, team leadership, building design, technical detailing, consultant coordination, and construction administration.
• Display self-motivation and self-discipline, thriving in a collaborative studio environment; possess the ability to organise, encourage, and lead project teams.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently.
• Be a proficient communicator with excellent written and spoken English.
• Showcase expertise in AutoCAD, BIM (ARCHICAD ++), Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketchup; proficiency in hand drawings and visualizations is an advantage.
• Provide evidence of a track record of achieving excellence in project design development and delivery.    

Benefits:

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This is an office-based role and offers 15 days remote working allowance a year, offering 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Discretionary bonus and Pension scheme

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The Role:

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‍We are currently looking for an exceptionally creative, ambitious and collaborative Part II Architectural Assistant to join a highly talented, growing team in Central London.

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As an Architectural Assistant, your main responsibility will be to create and improve drawings with a keen sense of design. You'll also be responsible for producing models, images, and other documents related to both design and technical aspects, primarily for residential projects across all RIBA stages.

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Working on a variety of stimulating projects, including new-build, retrofit, extensions, and additions to buildings in sensitive or heritage contexts; from domestic to large-scale residential and mixed-use work. Their main focus is always on creating top-notch designs.

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‍Requirements:

• Minimum of one year of experience at the Part I level within a UK architectural studio, or design-oriented practice.
• Proficiency in 2D CAD software and excellent command of Sketchup and V-ray.
• Producing exceptional visuals and illustrations with post-production editing skills
• Proficiency in teamwork, combined with the capacity to work independently with time management skills.
• A functional understanding of the UK planning system.
• Prior project involvement spanning RIBA Stages 0 to 2 is a bonus

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Why Work Here:

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In this collaborative environment, the client's team of highly successful architects and directors brings invaluable experience and encouragement to help you thrive in your career. This nurturing atmosphere fuels passion and offers exciting long-term career opportunities.

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You'll enjoy benefits like hybrid work options, flexible hours, trips away and exciting social activities. The role is based at the client's London studio in Central London.

What is your role:

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Join a dynamic and award-winning team as they embark on large-scale residential and commercial development projects, including mixed-use masterplans. With a track record of successfully completing significant projects both in the Middle East and London, they are now seeking talented and ambitious architects and architectural assistants to become integral members of their growing team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of project types, sizes, and phases. You'll be exposed to diverse architectural challenges and have the chance to actively contribute to the expansion of the firm's impressive portfolio working from concept to completion.

Your responsibilities may include:

• responsibility for the design at all stages and construction packages
• preparing, developing and editing, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design
• coordinating with the design team to establish and develop building type, style, cost etc.
• coordinating with and reviewing information from the wider design team, engineers, consultants, contractors and client bodies.
• preparing design presentations
• construction documentation including detailing, schedules and specifications
• corresponding with contractors and reviewing shop-drawings and submittals
• monitor construction work in progress to ensure compliance with the design

 Candidates should:

• have excellent creative design capabilities, demonstrated by a portfolio
• have excellent graphic, communication and organisational skills
• have previous professional experience in an architectural firm undertaking the responsibilities above
• demonstrate their experience in all stages of design and construction administration
• have good interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate with and support your design team
• be proactive, work efficiently and systematically with the design team within an energetic and fast paced environment to meet project demands
• have a high sense of responsibility, and a flexible open attitude towards new ways of working and ability to handle multiple roles within a growing office
• have 2D and 3D software knowledge including Revit, Microstation (and/or AutoCAD), Rhino, 3D studio Max, Photoshop and InDesign
• be eligible to work in the UK

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Why work here:

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An award-winning growing practice who believes that collaboration is key and overtime is not necessary. This is an opportunity to grow and build on your experience gaining full exposure on high profile international projects. An office based role offering a generous bonus scheme, pension scheme  and great holiday package.

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Are you an experienced Architectural Assistant or Assistant Landscape Architect with a passion for creating sustainable and aesthetically captivating environments?

If so, this is a great opportunity with a boutique Landscape Architecture practice with a reputation for delivering high-quality design solutions across a variety of project types.

Whilst Landscape Architecture experience is desirable, they are very open to candidates with a purely Architectural background who have an interest in the sector.

About Our Client:

Our client boasts an impressive client list that includes councils, universities, healthcare providers, property developers, and contractors. They are known for crafting sustainable landscapes that bring about positive aesthetic transformations to the built environment and they actively promote the use of sustainable urban drainage and champion the incorporation of green energy into their projects.

Why You Should Join:

• Be part of a growing practice with an impressive track record of creative landscape design across commercial, public realm, residential, mixed-use and waterfront developments in London, across the UK, and Asia.
• Our client is currently engaged in exciting projects, including a prestigious cultural scheme and a large-scale mixed-use development in the heart of Bristol. As part of their team, you will contribute your talents to these endeavors.
• Work on projects through the entire design process, from concept to final delivery.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team and enjoy genuine input on projects that shape communities.
• Multi award-winning studio with a reputation for excellence.
• Develop and utilise your CAD and visualisation skills

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The successful candidate will have:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
• Proficiencyin CAD (AutoCAD preferred), Adobe Create Suite (esp. Photoshop). Skills in Revit, BIM and SketchUp are desirable, but not essential.
• At least a years’ professional experience in a Landscape Architecture or Architecture studio.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model that provides flexibility and work-life balance.
• Collaborative environment that encourages the sharing of ideas.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on projects that shape communities. 

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