Senior Architectural Assistant

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental agency in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Architectural Assistant to deliver sustainable design solutions for various refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, including skills in REVIT and AutoCAD. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary ranging from £39,129 to £46,023.

Benefits

Excellent Career Average Salary Pension

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Flexible Core Hours

Local diverse and interesting projects

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualified in Architectural Design and working towards CIAT membership.
• Post-qualification experience in architectural design preferred.
• Experience with REVIT and AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable design solutions on refurbishment projects.
• Work as part of a professional design team.
• Implement accessibility and equality improvements.

Skills

Sustainable design solutions

Collaboration with stakeholders

Time management

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Architectural Design

Associate membership of CIAT

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Architectural Assistant - fixed term until 15/10/2027

Location: Waverley Court

Salary: £39,129 - £46,023

Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Benefits

• Excellent Career Average Salary Pension
• Flexible/Hybrid Working supporting a good work life balance
• Flexible Core Hours (through agreement)
• Local diverse and interesting projects

About the Role

The Council is looking to recruit a dynamic, client focused, personable and technically strong Senior Architectural Assistant with a drive to deliver sustainable design solutions. You will be part of The Strategic Asset partnership Team within the council's Strategic Asset Planning Service. You will be working on a wide and complex variety of predominantly refurbishment projects, covering the Council's operational property estate. This will include educational buildings, libraries, depots, offices, care facilities and other public facilities across the City of Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

- Deliver sustainable design solutions on refurbishment projects across the City of Edinburgh.

- Work as part of a professional design team, collaborating with stakeholders and managing project budgets.

- Assess and implement accessibility and equality improvements in buildings, applying knowledge of the Equalities Act 2010 and Building (Scotland) Regulations.

Qualifications

- HNC/HND qualified in Architectural Design and hold a minimum associate membership (or working towards full membership) of a related professional body such as CIAT. Having a degree qualification would also be of benefit.

- Preferably have post‑qualification experience in architectural design and project/contract management.

- Experience and working knowledge in REVIT and AutoCAD is advantageous.

- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Ability to manage time effectively within project budgets.

- Having a valid CSCS card would be desirable.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds.

Our interview process is moving to a competency‑based approach, focusing on behaviors of respect, integrity and flexibility.

Flexible working arrangements are available.