Part 1 Architectural Assistant

Dormer & Co Chartered Architects Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormer & Co Chartered Architects, located in Harrogate, is hiring a Part 1 Architectural Assistant passionate about design for its collaborative team. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a relaxed working environment, focusing on delivering bespoke architecture in rural and urban settings.

Benefits

Competitive salary above RIBA guidelines

35-hour working week with potential for hybrid structure

Generous paid holiday (25 days)

Regular CPD's

Paid professional memberships

Lunchtime finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong design focus with the ability to produce drawn and written information.
• Excellent knowledge of UK regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce design documents from feasibility to planning stages.
• Communicate effectively with clients and design professionals.
• Assist in bringing design concepts to fruition during construction.

Skills

Creative flair

AutoCAD

Communication

Job description

Part 1 Architectural Assistant

Dormer & Co. Chartered Architects is seeking a passionate, articulate and enthusiastic Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our team. Based in the heart of beautiful North Yorkshire, our design lead studio provides our clients with bespoke designs in the residential and heritage sectors. The team prides itself in offering a very personal service and we value the long term relationships that we develop with our clients.

We are seeking someone with the following qualities:

• A creative flair and passion for design excellence
• A proactive and professional ‘can-do’ attitude
• Enthusiasm to further develop their talents and knowledge ahead of continuing their Part 2 studies
• Strong design focus, including the production of drawn and written information from feasibility through sketch design and planning
• An aptitude for communicating with clients, design professionals and contractors fluently and confidently
• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and production of 3D images
• An awareness of the structure of UK regulatory requirements, i.e Planning, Listed Buildings, Building Regulations, CDM etc.
• The ability to work concurrently on multiple projects both collaboratively and in a self-initiated manner

As well as being part of an award winning design practice, you will be directly involved in projects. You will therefore experience the delight of seeing design concepts brought to fruition through the construction stages, and the satisfaction of working with clients to enhance their homes and lives.

We pride ourselves in fostering a relaxed, collaborative and enjoyable working environment, where we can provide exemplary design while maintaining a sensible work life balance. Based on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, and with many of our projects being located in more rural areas, we feel it is important to build in time to enjoy and experience our wonderful landscape and environment and incorporate our understanding and appreciation of this into our design portfolio.

We are offering:

• The opportunity to be part of a small, creative, design focussed team which takes pride in delivering beautifully crafted architecture
• An open plan working environment which promotes discussion around project work and therefore an understanding of all RIBA work stages, including construction
• A varied workload with the opportunity to work on projects in both beautiful rural areas and inspiring urban settings
• A convenient and beautiful working location in the spa town of Harrogate, which is situated on a direct train line midway between the vibrant cities of York and Leeds
• A competitive salary that is equal or above the RIBA salary guidelines
• Paid professional memberships Workplace Pension Regular CPD's
• 35 hr working week with potential for flexible structure including a degree of hybrid working
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday
• Generous paid holiday (25 days), Christmas and New Year ‘shut down’ plus all statutory UK Holidays

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

No agencies please.