Job description
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT PART 1 – Guildford
We are on the lookout for a Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our Guildford studio this September working on a range of exciting projects both in the UK and abroad.
You will have an opportunity to demonstrate your passion for design, together with your coordination, innovation and technical expertise to help deliver great projects which not only exceed our clients’ expectations but also reflect our vision and values.
We work collaboratively, with all of our projects benefiting from the invaluable experience and enthusiasm that our accumulated knowledge brings.
We are looking for architectural assistants who are creative in their approach to developing design solutions, that are progressive and can bring talent and capability to our like-minded team.
We are looking for driven and proactive individuals, with an open and inquisitive mind-set and a concern for quality.
You’ll experience a friendly and inclusive working environment where you are able to create, explore and most importantly enjoy the design process. We will support your development and help you achieve your goals and career ambitions.
If this is the working environment that you would like to be part of we’d like to hear from you, to understand how you can work with us and allow us to tell you more about ourselves.
Your skills
- You will have a strong working knowledge of CAD, preferably Revit, although we will provide training
- Be highly computer literate, skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe/Affinity Suite and SketchUp applications
- Be a confident presenter both verbally and visually using software and hand drawing skills
- Be self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision
Your qualifications and experience
- The role will suit a Part 1 qualified Architectural Assistant
- Working knowledge of UK Building Systems, Regulations and construction types
- Working knowledge of town planning procedures
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer with inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Please contact us if you need any support in making your application.
Our Diversity is our strength. We celebrate our differences and we come together to listen, explore and create. We want to nurture talent regardless of background and location. We particularly encourage applicants from communities under-represented in the profession.
We are a global design leader, within the Global Top 100 of architectural practices. With our Head Office in London, we have studios across the UK and internationally in New York, Singapore and Amsterdam. We have a vision to transform the industry and enrich lives through the built environment to create a better world.
Our people are the foundation of our culture: tightly knit and incredibly welcoming. We nurture our staff and encourage their creative and entrepreneurial spirit. We set high standards for ourselves and our teams work collaboratively to achieve the best, and have the determination and drive to do things better. With access to mentoring, training and development, we have created a working culture and meritocracy where everyone is able to progress. Flexible, agile working styles support diversity and inclusion at all levels of the business and gender balance is important to us. Diverse perspectives make for better work.
This atmosphere of openness means everyone is empowered to fight for their ideas. We are encouraged to listen, to explore every angle together. To push ourselves, creatively, in business and as a team.
We make the creative journey an enjoyable one for all and we’d like you to join our team.