Architectural Assistant - Part 2

Criterion Capital; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Criterion Capital is seeking a Part 2 Architectural Assistant progressing toward ARB accreditation. You will work with the Project Lead to develop skills on hotel conversion projects and gain exposure to property development, construction and operation.

You will collaborate with acquisitions, construction, and hotel/resi teams to understand the wider context and drive design from concept through delivery, with a proactive, autonomous approach and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a architectural assistant.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in using relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, Procore, DocuSign).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• To provide an appropriate level of design, drafting, technical and administrative input at all stages on a range of architectural projects, big and small.
• To undertake the required job administration on projects you are responsible for under the direction of the project lead.
• Assist with the appointment of consultants.
• Coordinate the design to ensure it is cost effective and buildable.
• Liaise with design team as well as our in-house constructions and hotel/resi operations arms.
• Follow Health and Safety and Quality Assurance procedures.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Design sense

Communication

Autonomy

Learning mindset

Project coordination

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Excel

Procore

DocuSign

Job description

Architectural Assistant - Part 2

Criterion Capital are actively looking to employ a Part 2 Architectural Assistant working towards ARB accreditation. The Assistant will work closely with the Project Lead to develop their skillset on hotel conversion projects. We believe in nurturing talent and mentoring them to take on greater challenges and responsibilities.

Working closely with the acquisitions team, the construction team and the hotel and resi operational teams, this is an opportunity for candidates to understand and gain experience of the wider context of property development, construction and operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• An eye for good design and an interest in property development and/or the hospitality industry.
• Interest in developing their detail/technical design skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• An understanding of and/or interest in construction technologies and UK building regulations.
• Be proactive and willing to work autonomously.
• An inquisitive mind and willingness to learn and progress their careers.
• To provide an appropriate level of design, drafting, technical and administrative input at all stages on a range of architectural projects, big and small.
• To undertake the required job administration on projects you are responsible for under the direction of the project lead.
• Assist with the appointment of consultants.
• Coordinate the design to ensure it is cost effective and buildable.
• Liaise with design team as well as our in-house constructions and hotel/resi operations arms.
• Follow Health and Safety and Quality Assurance procedures.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in architecture.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a architectural assistant.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in using relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, Procore, DocuSign).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Criterion Capital are actively looking to employ a Part 2 Architectural Assistant working towards ARB accreditation The Assistant will work closely with the Project Lead to develop their skillset on hotel conversion projects. We believe in nurturing talent and mentoring them to take on greater challenges and responsibilities.Working closely with the acquisitions team, the construction team and the hotel and resi operational teams, this is an opportunity for candidates to understand and gain experience of the wider context of property development, construction and operation.

Key Responsibilites

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• An eye for good design and an interest in property development and/or the hospitality industry.
• Interest in developing their detail/technical design skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• An understanding of and/or interest in construction technologies and UK building regulations.
• Be proactive and willing to work autonomously.
• An inquisitive mind and willingness to learn and progress their careers.
• To provide an appropriate level of design, drafting, technical and administrative input at all stages on a range of architectural projects, big and small.
• To undertake the required job administration on projects you are responsible for under the direction of the project lead.
• Assist with the appointment of consultants.
• Coordinate the design to ensure it is cost effective and buildable.
• Liaise with design team as well as our in-house constructions and hotel/resi operations arms.
• Follow Health and Safety and Quality Assurance procedures.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in architecture.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a architectural assistant.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in using relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, Procore, DocuSign).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.