Part II Architectural Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave

Life assurance

Study sponsorship

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work

Virtual GP

Company days out

Learning & development

Job summary

Purcell in Cambridge is seeking a Part II Architectural Assistant to contribute to a range of projects, including heritage and conservation work, with a friendly, inclusive team.

You will assist in designing options, prepare sketches, models, and drawings, collaborate with architects and clients, and travel weekly to London with travel costs covered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural studies equivalent to Part 1.
• Master’s degree in architectural studies equivalent to Part 2.
• Resident in UK for at least 3 years and ability to obtain security clearance
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Revit.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Twinmotion or other visualisation software.
• Design capabilities including an analytical approach to understanding a site and its context, development of strong architectural concepts, explored through creative sketches and clear visual diagrams.
• Good presentation skills (visual, written & spoken) and contribution to high-quality documentation.
• Understanding of industry technical standards and statutory requirements.
• Proactive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to manage self, work under pressure, and apply excellent time management skills meet deadlines.
• Personable, confident and sociable, with a strong sense of team spirit.
• Enthusiasm to work on conservation-led projects and to deepen your understanding and knowledge of historic buildings.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Revit and use in architectural practice.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketch-up.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of concept and feasibility designs preparing design options, sketches, diagrams, visualisations and presentation material to communicate design ideas.
• Support architects and projects leads in developing high-quality coordinated architectural proposals.
• Production of architectural digital models and drawings schedules and technical information under the instruction of architects and senior team members.
• Reporting to your team leader and wider studio leadership team.
• Liaison with design professionals and coordination of design information within a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Communication with clients and project stakeholders and attend site visits and surveys.
• Being part of a diverse, inclusive and creative team of architectural professionals.
• Travelling to and working from London on a weekly basis (travel costs covered)

Skills

Analytical design thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architectural studies (Part 1)

Master’s degree in architectural studies (Part 2)

Tools

Revit

Twinmotion

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Location: On site / Cambridge, UK job type: Permanent / Full-time Sector and subsector: Architecture | Architecture Annual Salary range:from £ 28,500.00 to £ 34,000.00

Purcell are expanding our team and are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Part II Architectural Assistant to join our Cambridge team. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in key projects for the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster, working collaboratively with clients, colleagues and consultants. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to join our award-winning, friendly and inclusive team. We are keen to talk to architectural assistants with excellent graphical presentation skills, creative design capability and a collaborative work ethic.

Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.

Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.

It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.

Our benefits package includes

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Company day out
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities

Roles and Responsibilities:

The role will involve applying creative and technical design skills within project teams as well as within the wider studio, working on a range of projects that vary in size and nature.Specific responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the development of concept and feasibility designs preparing design options, sketches, diagrams, visualisations and presentation material to communicate design ideas.
• Support architects and projects leads in developing high-quality coordinated architectural proposals.
• Production of architectural digital models and drawings schedules and technical information under the instruction of architects and senior team members.
• Reporting to your team leader and wider studio leadership team.
• Liaison with design professionals and coordination of design information within a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Communication with clients and project stakeholders and attend site visits and surveys.
• Being part of a diverse, inclusive and creative team of architectural professionals.
• Travelling to and working from London on a weekly basis (travel costs covered)

Skills and Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates who have the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural studies equivalent to Part 1.
• Master’s degree in architectural studies equivalent to Part 2.
• Resident in UK for at least 3 years and ability to obtain security clearance
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Revit.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Twinmotion or other visualisation software.
• Design capabilities including an analytical approach to understanding a site and its context, development of strong architectural concepts, explored through creative sketches and clear visual diagrams.
• Good presentation skills (visual, written & spoken) and contribution to high-quality documentation.
• Understanding of industry technical standards and statutory requirements.
• Proactive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to manage self, work under pressure, and apply excellent time management skills meet deadlines.
• Personable, confident and sociable, with a strong sense of team spirit.
• Enthusiasm to work on conservation-led projects and to deepen your understanding and knowledge of historic buildings.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Revit and use in architectural practice.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketch-up.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you’re enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.

When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name — we don’t require full or birth names at this stage.

We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.

As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.