Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Job description

Overview of Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join our Architecture and Planning team at our Cambridge office.  This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across residential and commercial sectors, supporting projects from concept through to completion.  The ideal candidate will be detail conscious and accurate and you will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team, with ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion
• Assisting in the development of concept and detailed design proposals
• Producing high-quality 3d models, drawings, and visualisations
• Developing schemes in response to client briefs and budget constraints
• Preparing planning and building regulations submissions
• Contribute to the preparation/editing of planning and construction supporting documents
• Supporting coordination with consultants and contractors
• Ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations and planning policy
• Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals
• Attending site visits and project meetings (please note that this role will be predominantly office based)
• Keep informed about issues relating to architectural practice

Requirements

• RIBA Part 2 qualification
• Minimum one year of experience in an architectural office
• Strong design and technical detailing skills
• Ability to travel
• Be proficient in the use of CAD software such as AutoCad. Our software of choice is Archicad, with Twinmotion used for visualisations. Candidates should be familiar with the basics of 3D BIM modelling.

Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome.  We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.

Our Benefits

• A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
• Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Westfield Health Cashplan
• 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010. 

Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.

This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday). We operate a smart working policy.