Part I Architectural Assistants - Birmingham Birmingham, England
Job description
Part 1 Architectural Assistant (Year out placement)
Birmingham, Fixed Term Contract
We have opportunities in our Birmingham studio for bright and enthusiastic Part 1 Architectural Assistants to contribute to the delivery of our diverse portfolio of high-profile projects in the Residential, Education, Process-led, Retail, Workplace and Healthcare sectors.
About Our Company:
BDP is an international interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. We are committed to producing buildings and environments of the highest quality for our clients and we work closely with users, clients and the community to create special places for living, working, making, shopping, culture and learning. This approach lies behind the 750 awards for design quality we have been awarded by our design peer group nationally and internationally.
The Role
We are looking to recruit talented and appropriately qualified Architectural staff to join our Birmingham Studio, situated within a recently refurbished listed building on Edmund Street at the heart of the business district. You can find out about our Birmingham studio here:
http://www.bdp.com/en/locations/uk/birmingham/
As a Part I Architectural Assistant you will work within the project team, contributing to the delivery of an array of challenging projects to the highest quality, developing your architectural skills and expanding your experience of practice in a stimulating environment.
The Person
You will:
- have achieved RIBA part I and demonstrate a strong interest in architectural design
- be skilled in architectural communication. Your portfolio will illustrate clarity in design thinking and delivery of coherent and beautiful designs
- have the confidence and ability to present and explain ideas
- be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- be proficient in managing your workload to achieve tight deadlines
- be creative and practical, reliable and punctual
You will also have skills in the following:
- Adobe Creative suite
- Revit 3D plus Microstation or AutoCad 2D experience
- Microsoft Office
BDP Offers
BDP offers an excellent opportunity for your personal and career development as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, and contribution towards professional subscriptions. We have a Social Life committee which organises a wide range of social, sporting and charitable activities and a communication committee for improvement and development ideas.
For those who have had a successful year with BDP, there is the opportunity to apply for support in a Collaborative Practice or Apprenticeship route to completion of RIBA pt II while continuing to work with us.
These roles will be on Fixed Term Contracts for 12 months
To apply please attach a CV, covering letter and sample portfolio (up to 10MB) In addition, your CV can include links to an online portfolio. Due to the high volume of applications expected for this role, we thank you for your patience pending our response. The assessment of candidate’s CVs and interview shortlisting will be on a rolling basis fortnightly, with further iterations continuing until the positions have been offered and accepted.
No third party or agency CVs will be accepted for this role.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.
BDP is an equal opportunities employer.
