Architect or experienced Part II Architectural Assistant

Witcher Crawford Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized architectural practice in Winchester is seeking a newly qualified Architect or an experienced Part II Architectural Assistant. The role involves working on high-end private domestic projects across southern England with responsibilities including contract administration and team collaboration. Candidates must have strong communication skills, experience in the UK, and a driving license. The company offers competitive salary and support for further studies.

Qualifications

• Must hold qualifications as a newly qualified Architect or a Part II Architectural Assistant.
• Eligible to work in the UK without the need for a visa.
• Willingness to progress Part III studies supported by the practice.

Responsibilities

• Join the practice in Winchester focusing on high-end private domestic sectors.
• Oversee works on site as part of contract administration.
• Work collaboratively within the team and with fellow trades.

Skills

Strong and clear technical and graphic communication skills

Previous UK based experience on leading or assisting leading projects to built completion

Contract administration experience with JCT Building Contracts

Good working skills of AutoCAD

A high standard of written and spoken English

Efficient time management and workload handling

Confident communication and relationship building

Possession of a valid driving license

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive newly qualified Architect or experienced Part II Architectural Assistant to join our practice in Winchester.

Witcher Crawford are a medium sized practice working predominantly in the high end private domestic sectors across the whole of southern England. We embrace all forms of architectural design that best suit our clients’ needs or requirements. We are passionate about making sure that our projects are well crafted and detailed to a high standard.

Required Skills

• Strong and clear technical and graphic communication skills.
• Previous UK based experience on leading or assisting leading projects to built completion.
• Contract administration experience and working with JCT Building Contracts including overseeing works on site.
• Good working skills of AutoCAD.
• A high standard of written and spoken English.
• A team player who efficiently manages their time, deadlines, and workload.
• A confident communicator who can build strong working relationships within our team and fellow trades.
• Due to the locations of many of our projects, the candidate should possess a valid driving license and their own vehicle. We will also accept candidates who are in the process of obtaining their driving license.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary that will be based on experience and skill set. Negotiable during the interview process. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for a visa.

Progression

For applicants who are considering progressing their Part III studies, Witcher Crawford have successfully aided numerous colleagues through their studies to earn their title as Architects and this support will be available to the successful applicant where required.

To apply:

Please send your CV with examples of your work to Richard Witcher. You can find more information about our practice and the projects that we have completed on our website.

Witcher Crawford are an equal opportunities employer, and our policy is to treat all applicants and employees equally, regardless of gender, nationality, sexuality, ethnicity, or disability.