Job description
Architectural Assistant (Pt I) Bristol
Full Time / Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
About Us
AHR is a multi-award winning architecture and building consultancy practice. Based on our strong heritage and breadth of services, we provide imaginative solutions to make a positive contribution for our clients, society and the built environment.
Our people make us who we are we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy what we do and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. Our culture is a product of the combined mindsets and behaviours of our people.
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and motivated individual to work on a variety of projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.
With a start date between July and September this is a 12 month fixed term contract.
About You
You will join a team designing and delivering projects for our Bristol office. Supporting our working relationships with colleagues, clients, consultants, contractors, third parties and suppliers, you should be able to demonstrate good design and communication skills. You must have completed or are completing this semester a Part I RIBA recognised qualification at a UK university and ideally you will have gained some experience within an architectural practice within the UK.
You will work on tender bids, submissions, planning applications and presentations as well as working on the preparation of detailed design drawings, working drawings and schedules and specifications
Key Requirements
- exceptional candidates wanted and applications from all backgrounds and abilities considered
- knowledge of the factors involved in developing an architectural project in a commercial environment
- be proficient in the use of Revit (desired)
- excellent graphics skills
- experience in the use of 2D, 3D Autodesk and 3D rendering packages along with MS Office
- be a strong communicator who can work collaboratively and effectively within a team
- have a positive attitude to teamwork
- be innovative in developing design solutions
- be self-motivated and able to plan and manage your own time
- have a very good technical level of spoken and written English (minimum level C1).
If you are a talented and motivated Part 1 Architectural Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and work on exciting projects, we want to hear from you.
In return we offer a competitive salary and benefit package, flexible working hours and a hybrid working pattern of home/office in a great studio close to transport links. Our full benefits package can be seen on the AHR careers site.
This is a great opportunity to join our highly creative and ambitious team and be part of a design-led progressive practice.
If this sounds like it could be the role for you, please apply through our careers site. You will be asked to upload your CV and portfolio as part of your application.
We welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We do not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role.
If you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know.
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