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Architectural Assistant

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Description

  • To prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project architect, construction drawings, 3D models, images and other documents relating to the design.
  • Able to travel to meet clients and survey properties to accurate dimensions (training can be provided)
  • To develop, where required, representations of design options for further discussion.
  • To have experience in Detailed Design stages (RIBA Stage 4) and assist the project lead in the technical design of the scheme and finding creative solutions
  • To contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Project Leader
  • To attend site meetings and visits to various projects.

Responsibilities

  • Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
  • Proficiency in Vectorworks 2D and 3D is a necessary requirement.
  • 2+ years' experience working in practice and ability to work independently
  • Hold relevant qualifications or prove previous experience.
  • Evidence of a good understanding of technical design
  • Experience in the private sector is not necessary but definitely preferred
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team and independently
  • Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
  • A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, lifelong learning
  • Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction
  • Evidence of the ability to understand design decisions taken by others
  • Ability to work well under pressure, and meet deadlines efficiently and effectively.

Hard Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Customer success
  • Graphic design
  • Timelines

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Team player
  • Self-motivated
  • Responsible
  • Hands-on

We offer

The role will be starting on a Freelance part-time basis with the potential of moving towards increasing workload to full-time.
This practice offers flexible working from home but will require the successful candidate to work in their Ruislip based office approximately 50% of the time. Please do not apply unless you can commute to the office.