Part 1 Architectural Assistant

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Bristol is looking for a Part I Architectural Assistant passionate about quality design. You'll engage in live projects, prepare designs using AutoCAD, Sketchup, and Photoshop, and contribute to early-stage planning. The position offers flexible working and a range of benefits, including competitive salary and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced pension plan

Qualifications

• Passion for high-quality design with understanding of the design process.
• Confident in using AutoCAD, Sketchup, and Photoshop.
• Strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and illustrations using Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and Photoshop.
• Contribute to early-stage planning applications for residential projects.
• Produce early-stage concept design options.
• Conduct site and context analysis.
• Contribute to meetings and documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD

Sketchup

Photoshop

Design process understanding

Attention to detail

Time management

Graphic communication skills

Job description

Our Architectural team has an exciting opportunity for a Part I Architectural Assistant. The office is home to approximately 60 people working in Town Planning, Economics, Architecture, Masterplanning, Landscape, Graphic Communications and Sustainability. Based in Victoria Street, we offer a modern, open-plan office environment in Central Bristol, just 5 minutes’ walk from Temple Meads train station.

If you are a Part I Architectural Assistant with a passion for good quality place making, and would like to further your professional design experience, we want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a number of ongoing live projects and widen your professional experience within a supportive and practical environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing designs, hand drawings and illustrations using Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup and Photoshop.
• Contributing to the design process of early-stage planning applications, particularly for residential projects.
• Producing early-stage concept design options to a specific brief as required.
• Preparing baseline site and context analysis, including photographic surveys of sites and their surrounding areas.
• Contributing to meetings and document preparation.
• Maintaining an awareness of compliance requirements for design, legal, statutory and professional requirements.

You will

• Have a passion for good quality design and an understanding of the design process.
• Be confident in using AutoCAD, Sketchup and Photoshop.
• Have an approach to design that is rooted in good site and context analysis.
• Be able to generate and evaluate multiple solutions to design problems.
• Be able to work with good attention to detail and coordinate multiple sources of information.
• Have strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills to communicate ideas in a clear and engaging way.
• Be willing and enthusiastic towards learning new skills and techniques.
• Have excellent time management skills, particularly in managing your own deadlines.
• Confident numeracy skills.

Why join us?

• People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Award winning workplace: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world\'s top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• Growth: We\'re on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.