Architectural Assistant

Mott MacDonald Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (up to 4x salary)

Annual bonus schemes

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Architectural Assistant to join our growing Energy unit, focusing on delivering a wide variety of projects. You will work under a qualified architect to prepare BIM models, produce technical drawings, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes high-quality, accurate drawing work and proactive team collaboration. The position supports a hybrid working policy in UK offices, and requires enthusiasm for developing technical detailing skills within

Qualifications

• Proficiency in BIM modelling and producing technical drawings using Revit.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Navisworks Manage/Freedom and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to deliver accurate drawings (Revit/CAD) with quality control.
• Experience delivering projects in a UK architectural practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to growth of architectural team and coordinate proactively with architectural colleagues and other engineering disciplines within integrated project teams.
• Responsible for the correctness and ‘absolute accuracy’ of drawing work (Revit/CAD), quality, layout and notes
• Focus on high-quality drawing production to meet programme
• Develop technical abilities and detailing skills across projects.

Skills

BIM Modeling

Revit proficiency

CAD drafting

Detailing

Multi-discipline coordination

Microsoft 365

Quality drawing production

Education

RIBA Part Two exemption (BA/BSc + Postgrad BArch/MArch DipArch)

UK Security Clearance considered beneficial

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Navisworks Manage/Freedom

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop/Illustrator/Acrobat)

Microsoft 365 (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Job description

Location/s: Altrincham, Glasgow, Derby; UK

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About Thebusinessunit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview Of The Role

We are looking for an Architectural Assistant to join our growing team who can complement the delivery of a wide variety of projects.

Your role:

• Proficiency in preparing BIM models and producing technical drawings using Autodesk Revit is essential, with work undertaken under the supervision of a qualified architect. A working knowledge of AutoCAD would be advantageous
• An understanding of Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Navisworks Manage/Freedom and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro, is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 productivity applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word is also essential
• An understanding and able to demonstrate good construction detailing experience
• Contribute to the growth of the architectural team and coordinate proactively with architectural colleagues and other engineering disciplines within integrated project teams
• Responsible for the correctness and ‘absolute accuracy’ of their drawing work (Revit/CAD), quality, layout and notes
• To focus and work in earnest to achieve high quality and drawing production to achieve the programme
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing technical abilities and technical drawing and detailing skills

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Good technical and detailing skills
• Able to demonstrate project delivery at an Architecture Practice in the UK
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in architecture and the built environment
• Experience of working with Autodesk Revit
• Previous work experience within an Architectural Practice in the UK or similar environment is desirable
• UK Security Clearance would be beneficial
• Hold RIBA Part Two exemption (Candidate successful passed BA[Hons]/BSc [Hons] and post grad BArch & MArch DipArch), or similar Degree Standards achieved

Desirable:

• Experience delivering projects in the civil nuclear, defence nuclear, UK factory design, transportation or renewable energy sectors would be advantageous
• Aware of relevant current building legislation and technical guidance such as Building Regulations Approved Documents, Approved Codes of Practice [ACoP] British Standards, ESH standards such as HSE Legislation and Guidance documentation, including CDM Regulations and project delivery to RIBA Plan of Work [RIBA Workstage’s]
• A technical understanding of industrial design, including interface coordination, impact resistance and building-envelope cladding, would be advantageous

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people‑first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

Location(s):

Altrincham, GB Glasgow, GB Derby, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Energy

Discipline: Architecture

Job Ref: 17572