Professional Trainee - Part 1 Architectural Assistant, Pullar House, Perth

Perth and Kinross Council; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job description

Salary: £26,766 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Professional Trainee - Part 1 Architectural Assistant (Fixed Term for 1 Year) - PKC12539
£26,766
Pullar House, Perth

We are offering a 1-year fixed term placement to a validated Part 1 degree holder, to join the design/delivery Team as an Architectural Assistant to work alongside other architectural and construction professionals in our multi-disciplinary office based in the City of Perth.

A key aspect of the role is the production of technical drawings and specifications to attain low carbon design and, based on Project criteria/assessment, Passivhaus accredited certification.

Through our Framework of Learning and supported by a dedicated Mentor you will have the opportunity to see and experience the varied Stages of a Project.

This will involve survey work, design work and feasibility studies, preparing design/technical drawings and specifications, including contract administration, reporting, site visits and attending client, design team and technical meetings in a collaborative environment.

You will acquire insight into how design and technical drawings translate into physical structures, appreciate the significance of effective communication, discussions, and decision-making in response to changes, and recognise the importance of effective software skills for maintaining organised production information.

To take advantage of this exceptional opportunity, you must hold a validated Part 1 degree and possess the right attitudes and attributes to make a valued contribution to the Team and our work.

Staff can work in a hybrid manner from a variety of locations with a requirement to work from our office a minimum of 2 days a week, but we strongly recommend and encourage you to make the office your predominant work base to fully exploit the learning opportunities on offer through this placement.

Skills & Experience Required

You must be educated to degree level; validated Part 1 degree holder.

You will have the confidence, skills and qualification to assist the Architect/Contract Administrator in the development, delivery and management of a range of Projects, of varying scope and complexity, throughout RIBA Stages 1-7.

Ideally, you will have a developing knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit, and an understanding of low carbon design and Passivhaus design/delivery principles.

It is expected that you will be a competent designer with the skills to express yourself with confidence, clarity and precision, using effective graphic, written and oral presentation techniques.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Philip Hudson, Team Leader - Projects, at [e-mail] to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.