Architectural Assistant / Technician

TN United Kingdom; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is expanding its Estates department and seeks an Architectural Assistant/Technician to join a dynamic team. This role involves creating drawing packs for various projects, collaborating with external consultants, and engaging directly with owners during the concept stages. Ideal candidates will have a strong grasp of design principles, proficiency in essential software, and a passion for innovative architecture. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance the quality of care for the elderly while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working on multi-unit residential/care projects is useful but not essential.
• Proficiency in Rhino and Adobe Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Production of drawing packs and supporting information for feasibility and planning stages.
• Visiting sites to survey and draft proposals.

Skills

Proficiency in Rhino (2D and 3D)

Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop)

Good written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Education

Undergraduate part 1/2 qualification

Job description

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Client:

Gold Care Homes

Location:

Uxbridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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About Us:
Gold Care Homes is a well-established national independent Care Homes group for the elderly. Gold Care Homes was established in 1999 and has since grown to operate 34 care homes across the South of England. The group offers a range of services which includes residential, nursing, frail elderly and dementia care.

We are currently expanding our Estates department and are seeking an experienced Architectural Assistant/ Technician to join our highly successful team reporting to the Development Director.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Production of drawing packs and supporting information for feasibility and planning stages, reporting directly to the Development Director.
• Project scales vary from large masterplans, to multi-unit schemes all the way through to interiors and furnishings. Primary focus on C2 and C3 schemes.
• Visiting a portfolio of sites including care homes and residential properties to survey and draft proposals.
• Dealing with external consultants for submissions and information exchange.
• Primarily working on RIBA Stages 1-3 with some on site experience.
• Opportunity to work directly with the owners and directors in the concept stages of all projects.
• Collaborate with external consultants across a field of expertise / backgrounds.

Requirements include:

• Experience working on multi-unit residential/care projects is useful but not essential
• Minimum undergraduate part 1/2 qualification with 1 year experience in practice
• Reasonable knowledge of UK building regulations
• Good written communication skills and the ability to visualise, illustrate and present ideas clearly
• Experience across RIBA work stages 1 to 4 desirable but not essential
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Proficiency in Rhino (2D and 3D) essential
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Photoshop) essential
• Strong organisational skills to manage a varied design or technical workload
• Full, clean UK driving license and own vehicle required.