Architect/architectural assistants

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

ARB registration support

Job summary

Useful Studio in London is seeking architectural assistants or architects to join its team, offering a hybrid role in London. The role focuses on workplace, residential, education and public realm projects with a strong emphasis on low carbon, reuse and circular economy.

We seek candidates with 2–4 years UK experience, strong Revit and technical skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently to deliver design development and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to four years’ experience in the UK.
• Experience in projects through technical RIBA work stages.
• Good knowledge of construction detailing and technical skills.
• Revit skills to support design development and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day project support to a design team on projects from inception through to project completion.
• Production of design and construction information including drawings, reports and specifications, meeting deadlines and standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other professionals.
• Work as part of a team and independently.

Skills

Revit skills

Freehand sketching

Visualisation

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Team player

Tools

Revit

Job description

Useful Studio is seeking architectural assistants or architects to join its team in London.

Location: London (hybrid working three to four days p/w in office)

Years of relevant experience: two to four years

Salary: £40,000–£48,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: full time; 37.5h p/w

Contract type: permanent

The role overview

Useful Studio is an architectural practice, B Corp and social enterprise. We are committed to being a force for good in the built and natural environment. Our work focuses on retrofit and new build, with strong roots in circular principles and positive social outcomes. We are busy with exciting projects in education, workplace and infrastructure.

We are looking for direct applications from outstanding architectural assistants or architects to join our team, to work on a range of workplace, residential, education and public realm projects. We are keen to meet candidates who are purpose-driven with an interest in low carbon, reuse and the circular economy with excellent design, production and communication skills. We are looking for driven, enthusiastic people who are keen to make a difference in the built environment and who will in turn challenge us to think differently and deliver our best.

Responsibilities

• day-to-day project support to a design team on projects from inception through to project completion
• production of design and construction information including drawings, reports and specificationsworking to meet project deadlines and to the highest of standards
• liaise with clients, contractors and other professionals
• working as part of a team and independently

Key considerations

• a minimum of two to four years’ experience in the UK
• experience in projects through technical RIBA work stages
• good knowledge of construction detailing and technical skills
• strong Revit skills to support design development and project delivery
• evidence of relevant experience in workplace and education projects
• ability to work autonomously
• understanding of the UK statutory framework, including planning and building regulations
• excellent freehand sketching, visualisation and computer modelling skills
• competency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• personable, a team player and generally a good all-rounder

Revit-specific expectations

The successful candidate will

• deliver coordinated, issue-ready drawings and communicate design intent through clear 2D/3D views for documentation and client presentations
• set up and manage Revit models, views, worksets, phasing, design options and templates in line with project and office standards
• extract accurate quantities and schedules from the model

Who we are

Useful Studio is an award-winning architectural practice sitting within the Useful Simple Trust (UST), a wider group of professional design and consultancy practices driving change in the built environment and including sister brands Expedition Engineering and Useful Projects.

We are addressing the significant issues of our time, including Net Zero carbon, circular economy, biodiversity gain and social impact. Further to investing and growing our people as much as we do our business, we are a certified Carbon Literate Organisation and are committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Diversity statement

UST strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are working to change the lack of representation of minority groups and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills and experience who feels they are underrepresented in the industry.

We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, all age groups and those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

What we offer

• an entrepreneurial environment; we’re open to new ideas
• supported route to ARB registration, including enhanced learning and development opportunities
• flexible and hybrid working, including the possibility to work a compressed nine-day fortnight
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• service recognition awards
• working nursery scheme
• private medical insurance for you and your family
• annual eyecare plan
• life assurance
• company pension scheme (grade dependent, minimum of six per cent)
• cycle to work scheme
• free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• thriving Trust-wide social scene, including charitable activities