Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant or Architect

Julian Owen Associates Architects; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Julian Owen Associates Architects in Nottingham is seeking a talented Part 2 Architectural Assistant or recently qualified Architect to join a friendly small team. The role involves contributing from initial design through planning, Building Regulations and detailed design for a range of residential projects.

Applicants should have ARB/Part 2 qualification, strong design and visual presentation skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp.

Qualifications

• RIBA Part 2 qualification or equivalent architectural qualification, or ARB registration.
• Strong architectural design ability, with good eye for detail, proportion and visual quality.
• Excellent visual communication skills, including 3D modelling, architectural presentations and visualisations.
• Driving license and own car for use on behalf of the practice
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp.
• Demonstrable experience preparing UK Building Regulations drawings and construction details.
• Demonstrable experience preparing and progressing planning applications.
• Experience dealing directly with clients, discussing design proposals and responding to their requirements.
• Sound understanding of UK construction methods, materials and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Developing creative and practical architectural design proposals.
• Preparing feasibility studies, concept designs and planning drawings.
• Producing high-quality 3D models, visualisations and presentation material.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Producing Building Regulations drawing packages and construction details.
• Meeting clients, discussing their requirements and presenting design proposals.
• Liaising with planning officers, consultants, contractors and other professionals.
• Taking responsibility for smaller projects, with appropriate support.

Skills

Architectural design

3D modelling

Visual communication

Driving license

Client liaison

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

RIBA Part 2 qualification

ARB registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

We are an established architectural practice based in Nottingham seeking a talented and experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant or recently qualified Architect to join our small, friendly team.

Our practice undertakes a varied range of projects, principally residential, including new houses, extensions, conversions, refurbishments and small residential developments.

We are looking for someone who combines strong architectural design and visual presentation skills with sound technical knowledge and practical experience. The successful candidate will be confident contributing to projects from initial design through planning applications, Building Regulations and detailed design.

Essential requirements

• RIBA Part 2 qualification or equivalent architectural qualification, or ARB registration.
• Strong architectural design ability, with a good eye for detail, proportion and visual quality.
• Excellent visual communication skills, including 3D modelling, architectural presentations and visualisations.
• Driving license and own car for use on behalf of the practice
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp.
• Demonstrable experience preparing UK Building Regulations drawings and construction details.
• Demonstrable experience preparing and progressing planning applications.
• Experience dealing directly with clients, discussing design proposals and responding to their requirements.
• Sound understanding of UK construction methods, materials and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

The role

The successful applicant will be involved in a wide variety of projects, with responsibilities including:

• Developing creative and practical architectural design proposals.
• Preparing feasibility studies, concept designs and planning drawings.
• Producing high-quality 3D models, visualisations and presentation material.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Producing Building Regulations drawing packages and construction details.
• Meeting clients, discussing their requirements and presenting design proposals.
• Liaising with planning officers, consultants, contractors and other professionals.
• Taking responsibility for smaller projects, with appropriate support.

What we offer

We offer an interesting and varied workload within a friendly, established practice, with the opportunity to contribute to projects at every stage of the design and construction process.

As part of a small team, the successful candidate will enjoy direct involvement in design decisions, client relationships and project delivery, with opportunities to develop their professional skills and responsibilities.

Applicants must have practical experience of both planning applications and UK Building Regulations. Applications of at least two years. Applicants without demonstrable Building Regulations experience will not be considered.