
Architectural Assistant - Construction London, England
Job description
- Provide design intent and detailed drawings for retro-fit construction projects for new and existing Tesla Service and Sale Centers, Bodyshops and Distribution Centers. Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the architectural and urban design teams
- Seek to understand the design project, assisting with formulating the brief and communicating the brief effectively to colleagues as required
- Use the guidance of the project leader or nominated design manager to prepare, develop and edit the drawings, models, images, and other documents relating to the design
- Where required, create representations of design options for the design team
- Where required, create bid and construction packs for the design team
- Responsible to engage with Architect of Records to perform site measurements and visiting sites to gain a clear understanding of existing conditions.
- Responsible to create a basic test fit of the desired location ensuring designability and present such test fit with cross functional team member and redesign as necessary to achieve alignment.
- Work with in-house Security/ IT/Tooling and Equipment Specialist/ EHS to ensure alignment of their deliverable of drawings + specs + equipment list for new locations.
- Create Design Intent Drawings within the REVIT platform
- Review design intents and confirm constructability.
- Perform page turn with Architect of Records and their engineers to ensure top performance and best cost benefit solution.
- Submit approved CAPEX drawings back to Architect of Records to confirm adjustments.
- Creating bid package
- Monitor projects to ensure design intent and brand standards are followed.
- Responsible to review and approve 3rd party invoices.
- Ideally several years post qualification experience
- Used to working to UK building regulations
- Understanding of project scheduling and the ability to communicate and work closely with consultants to ensure that project milestones are being met on time and complete.
- Proficient in REVIT and BIM 360
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud package, full understanding of CAD applications and international drawing convention standards.
- Strong understanding of Construction Technical Engineering and its implementation processes
- Experience working with authorities and be able to build strong relationship with local jurisdictions
- Advanced project management skills, demonstrated application of project and program management fundamentals to complex engineering problems
- Ability to effectively execute many projects and tasks in parallel
- Excellent communication and documentation skills with ability to understand complex problems and distil the message into a clear plan
- Positive, enthusiastic, fast learner, can-do mindset and passionate about manufacturing infrastructure
- Willingness to travel
