Student Architect - MOR12091

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Elgin; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Student Architect to assist with administration and to take responsibility for design and specification on allocated projects from inception to completion. The role requires a flexible approach and good organisational skills.

You will travel between Moray work locations to meet service requirements. The position is temporary for 1 year, with a closing date of 4 September 2026 and 36.25 hours per week at £15.66 per hour.

Qualifications

• Good general level of education to higher or equivalent level.
• Studying at a School of Architecture for a Part 1 or Part 2 Qualification.
• Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible approach is required.
• Ability to accept delegation.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Self confident and self motivated.
• Knowledge of architectural procedures and practice.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Access and Outlook Express.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Architect in all aspects of administration of the Architectural Practice.
• Perform tasks relative to a Student Architect and take responsibility for design and specification from inception to completion.
• Ensure timely provision of information to the Principal Architect.
• Assist with Best Value issues relating to the Architectural Practice.
• Assist with planning and programming of Capital and Revenue works for all Clients.
• Contribute to personal and team performance improvements.

Skills

IT skills

Education

Part 1 or Part 2 Qualification (School of Architecture)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Outlook Express

Job description

To assist with the development of a high quality, efficient and effective Professional Architectural Practice as directed by the Principal Architect all in accordance with the needs and priorities of the Council, relative to work commissions for internal and external Clients.

Requirements

To assist the Principal Architect in all aspects of administration of the Architectural Practice.

To perform all tasks relative to a Student Architect and take responsibility for design and specification aspects of allocated projects from inception to completion.

To ensure the timeous provision of appropriate information to the Principal Architect.

To assist with Best Value issues relating to the Architectural Practice.

To assist with planning and programming of Capital and Revenue works as requested, for all Clients.

To be responsible for your own performance both individually, and as part of a team and be willing to take appropriate steps to improve particular areas of performance.

The Individual

Good general level of education to higher or equivalent level.

Studying at a School of Architecture for a Part 1 or Part 2 Qualification.

Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible approach is required.

Ability to accept delegation.

Effective organisational and time management skills

Self confident and self motivated

Knowledge of architectural procedures and practice.

Good analytical and numerical skills.

IT skills. Experience of Microsoft Excel, Access and Outlook Express Software.

AutoCAD Computer Aided Drafting skills.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Effective communication skills both oral and written

Ability to relate well to colleagues, Elected Members and the Public.

Carry out survey work of basement, first floor and attic spaces of Council buildings. Carry out site survey work, including taking site levels of land to be developed by the Council. Carry out site inspections at ground and roof level on construction projects, including access to scaffolding.

Ability to work in an open plan/shared office

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

Temporary for 1 Year

Closing Date: 4 September 2026

36.25 hours per week

£15.66 per hour

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

For Further information contact William McKay on 07415 063195