Architectural Assistant Part II

Foster + Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Personal travel insurance

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Campus catering

Social events & sports

Professional development

Job summary

Foster + Partners in London is seeking an Architectural Assistant Part II to contribute to the design and delivery of innovative projects within a collaborative and internationally renowned architectural practice.

Working closely with project leaders, architects and multidisciplinary teams, you will help develop creative design solutions, produce high-quality project information and gain valuable experience across all stages of the design process.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of professional architectural experience.
• A strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity and architectural understanding.
• The ability to use a variety of media to develop, communicate and document design ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, models, images and design documentation that bring architectural concepts to life.
• Explore, develop and present design options as part of a collaborative design team.
• Gain exposure to site analysis and support project leaders in assessing development opportunities and construction considerations.
• Monitor construction progress and gain experience in ensuring designs are delivered in line with project specifications.
• Work closely with architects, project leaders and consultants to support design development and project delivery.

Skills

3-5 years architectural experience

Portfolio demonstrated design

Tools

Revit

Job description

Department: Architecture

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Ben Scott

Description

As an Architectural Assistant Part II at Foster + Partners, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of innovative projects within a collaborative and internationally renowned architectural practice. Working closely with project leaders, architects and multidisciplinary teams, you will help develop creative design solutions, produce high-quality project information and gain valuable experience across all stages of the design process.

This role is ideal if you want to:

• Develop drawings, models, images and design documentation that bring architectural concepts to life.
• Explore, develop and present design options for discussion as part of a collaborative design team.
• Gain exposure to site analysis and support project leaders in assessing development opportunities and construction considerations.
• Monitor construction progress and gain experience in ensuring designs are delivered in line with project specifications.
• Work closely with architects, project leaders and consultants to support design development and project delivery.

What you will bring to the team:

• 3 to 5 years of professional architectural experience, with exposure to the development and delivery of design projects.
• Excellent Revit skills, with the ability to produce high-quality models and project information.
• A strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, design thinking and architectural understanding.
• The ability to use a variety of media to develop, communicate and document design ideas effectively.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take initiative and respond positively to direction and feedback.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What we offer:

• private medical insurance for you and your family
• life assurance
• personal travel insurance
• access to a range of wellbeing support, comprising virtual GP services, mental health support and lifestyle coaching
• discount programmes for various retailers
• On our London campus, we have subsidised catering facilities and host regular social events, and sports activities, for everyone to enjoy
• To support you in building a meaningful career, the practice offers opportunities to develop both your technical and non-technical skills through continuous learning, professional development support, and knowledge sharing and insights from experienced colleagues

If our designs spark your curiosity and you would like to contribute to solving complex challenges with local and global impact, we invite you to join our team. You’ll be challenged and inspired, collaborating on extraordinary projects in an environment designed to cultivate excellence.