Part 1 Architectural Assistant - 12 month contract

We are looking for a Part 1 Architectural Assistant with strong technical experience to join our practice in Victoria, London. You will be working on a landmark prime residential building mixed use development as well as other various projects within our studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and amending initial feasibility designs
• Assisting with planning, technical and working drawings
• Assisting to deliver presentations and reports of the highest standard at all stages of a project
• Observe and assist with site inspections and quality control
• Observe and assist with meeting, briefing and discussing project requirements and constraints with consultants and dealing with queries, checking and commenting on information supplied by others, and bringing the architectural information up to date
• Working well within a team with other architects, architectural technologists and assistants
• Working closely with other consultants and design team members

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

You must be able to demonstrate that you have:

• A Part 1 or equivalent qualification
• Proven design skills
• A flair for hand drawing and presentation
• An interest in detailing
• Experience in Revit and fluency in Microsoft packages
• Knowledge of codes, practice standards, and industry expectations
• Knowledge of UK legal and statutory regulations and processes
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to communicate successfully with stakeholders in the project
• Strong design and drawing skills
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness to contribute to wider practice groups and activities

Benefits

Flexible benefits package include:

• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing benefits

Learning and development opportunities include:

• Weekly CPD sessions
• Annual career development reviews
• Mentoring programme
• Internally lead training and charrettes
• Personal development budget
• Bi-weekly creative talks, including visiting guest speakers
• Connections and opportunities with external organisations including NLA, LFA, and local schools and universities

About Studio PDP

As a practice we put people at the heart of what we do. We are supportive of our staff and actively strive for a diverse practice and workload. Our collaborative methods are underpinned by a professional approach which leads to creative results. We are sociable, friendly and inquisitive with a desire to learn.