Architectural Assistant

We are looking for a talented Part II Architectural Assistant to join an award-winning Architecture practice with numerous locations in the UK.

The candidates' key responsibilities will be:

Design

• Drafting and amending concept, detail and technical designs and production information by CAD and/or by hand
• Contribute to the design discourse and culture of the practice
• Participate and contribute ideas in design reviews
• Liaise with suppliers to curate sample boards
• Share design ideas with project team

Project

• Assist with the integration of technical information and statutory requirements into design and production drawings including assisting in the preparation of drawings for planning and building control approval, tender and construction purposes
• Assist with the preparation of specifications and administration of project information
• Research project briefs, materials and construction products
• Ensure the adequate integration of technical information and statutory requirements into design and production drawings
• Draft and amend concept, detail and technical designs
• Assist with administration of project information
• Assist in with preparation of reports and documentation
• Administer project related information in line with standards and procedures of Hawkins\Brown including QA processes and Safety Management Systems
• Co-ordinate and liaise with internal and external parties
• Attend key meetings
• Keep Project Architect regularly updated on progress of work and/or anticipated problems
• Engage with team members
• Ensure that personal training needs are met
• Promote team goals and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of team

Technical skills required

• Ability to produce coherent and well resolved architectural designs
• Knowledge of building technologies, regulations and planning applications
• Knowledge of technical standards, regulatory frameworks and health & safety requirements
• Understanding of duty of care arising from the relationships between client and architects and consultants, employer and employees
• Good aptitude for CAD and ability to use industry standards (training will be provided)