Job Runner (Architect, Technician or Technologist) and Part 1 Architectural Assistant

Michael Conoley Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MCA Architects offers two roles in their Farnham office: an architect or technician role to lead various residential projects and a part 1 architectural assistant position. Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD and have strong communication skills. The firm offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and 23 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Regular lunchtime CPDs

Opportunity to work on interesting projects

Qualifications

• Experience leading residential projects from Work Stage 4 onwards.
• Ability to produce detailed technical drawings.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD and manual drafting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the running of residential projects and oversee contract administration.
• Prepare design and planning construction drawings.
• Liaise with clients and external consultants.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Technical drawing

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Degree in Architecture

Excellent academic record

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

MCA Architects currently have two vacancies in our busy Farnham office:

• Either an architect, technician, technologist or experienced architectural assistant to take a lead role in the running of projectsand,
• A part 1 architectural assistant.

The job runner role requirements are:

• Experience leading anddelivering bespoke residential projects from Work Stage 4 onwards
• Able to produce detailed technical drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with UK building regulations
• Comfortable liaising with clients, consultants and contractors. Should have good personal skills
• Operate independently, as part of a team or able to manage junior staff members
• Undertake site visits and oversee contract administration duties
• Previous residential experience required
• Opento assisting colleagues on other projects and work stages as and when required

The part 1 architectural assistant role duties will include:

• Preparation of design/planning and construction drawings
• Other related tasks to assist colleagues
• Liaising with clients and external consultants
• Preparation of planning applications

We are a small/medium sized chartered practice with three offices across the south east. You would be based fulltime in our busy central Farnham office which is next to the railway station with regular trains to Waterloo. We also have private onsite parking with EV charging point.

The successful applicants should:

• be proficient with AutoCAD but also have manual drafting skills and 3D capability
• have strong written and verbal communication skills
• be motivated, pro-active, organised, questioning and able to take initiative
• have an excellent academic record
• be capable of multi-tasking jobs and working within a team to meet deadlines.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects in a friendly and collaborativeenvironment
• Competitive salary
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Regular lunchtime CPDs

About MCA Architects

Our residential work consistsprimarily of bespoke new dwellings for private clients along withhousing andapartment schemesforlocal developers. Other areas of practice include ecclesiastical and educational projects in addition to significant housing extensions and refurbishments; many of which are to listed buildings.

Based in Farnham, Surrey, we work regularly in Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, Berkshire, Kent and across London. We have two satellite offices in Leatherhead and Sevenoaks.

We work with our clients and the constraints of the site to develop the most appropriate architectural solution for every project. As illustrated in the portfolio on our website (www.mcaarchitects.co.uk), our recent workincludes numerous contemporary,Arts and Crafts, Queen Anne revival and oak framed buildings.

MCA Architects pride ourselves on our expertise of the complicated planning process.

The practice comprises Chartered Architects, Architectural Technicians and Technologists, Architectural Associates and qualified support staff.

MCA Architects are an equal opportunities employers. We will review CVs on a rolling basis and therefore, please do not wait until the advert is expiring before submitting an application. Please note that we will only be able to respond to successful candidates.