Architectural Assistant

Full time position based in a Somerset studio where the work is exclusively in the South West creating bespoke homes, working on predominantly high-end residential and traditional buildings.

The studio is a design-led with a collaborative design environment, where solving problems through good design is a fundamental part of practice life.

The role offers great career development with ideal experience for your Part 2 or Part 3 training initially your role will be to support the project architects in delivering designs through all RIBA stages of work. There is also the opportunity of progressing to a job running role with support from the team. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate who is focussed, with good design and technical skills and an ambition to progress their career in a part of the world with all the outdoor action you can imagine.

Role and Requirements; You must:

Have an RIBA Part 1 or Part 2 accreditation, with at least 2 years of in-practice UK experience.
Have excellent design, creative, technical and communication skills and be able to work in a focussed manor.
Enjoy the challenge of designing and executing bespoke projects. Ideally you will have experience of working with traditional buildings and in sensitive locations.
Have a friendly approach and a willingness to work as a team player, as well as engage with clients and consultants.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate a sound understanding of, and a range of experience of working within, the UK planning and building regulations systems.
Have good organisational and time management skills.
Experience of using Vectorworks and Mac OS, would be preferable, but training can be provided to the right candidate.
Perks:-
Salary will be competitive, commensurate with your experience, and in line with RIBA guidelines. Additionally, as we are an Employee Ownership Trust, all staff have the opportunity to share in the future success of the practice, once they have been with the practice for a minimum 12 months.

This role provides an opportunity to join a thriving design-led studio, with opportunities for career progression, in a beautiful part of the UK. If you are interested, please get in touch with your cv and examples of your work.