Architectural Assistant Part Ii - Stroud, United Kingdom - Austin Design Works

Description

Would you like to get involved in highly sustainable, original, crafted projects in beautiful rural locations?

Austin Design Works is a practice of Chartered Architects and Landscape Architects, based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. Our business has been established in the area for over 20 years.

We are looking for a talented Architectural Assistant to join our team ideally to start immediately at our practice based in the beautiful Cotswolds.

Our workload is varied and, we think, exciting - deep retrofit, Passivhaus co-housing design, sports facilities and open spaces as well as listed buildings and high-end houses.

The purpose of the role is to assist and provide support for a variety of architectural projects at different work stages and support the day to day running of the practice.

Key responsibilities:

• Drafting of concept designs and detailed designs in 2D, 3D CAD and by hand
• Contributing to the development of designs from concept onwards
• Drafting and amending technical designs and production information in CAD and by hand
• Coordinate packages of drawings, graphic and written work
• Assisting with the integration of technical information and statutory requirements into design and production drawings
• Assisting in the preparation and collation of drawings and documents for planning and building control approval, tender and construction purposes
• Researching project briefs, materials and construction products as directed
• Operating standard filing systems within the practice for drawings and correspondence
• Participation in internal and external meetings, regularly acting as minute taker
• Undertaking site visits and liaising with clients and contractors
• Contributing to the management of and running projects, liaising with colleagues, consultants, clients and other collaborators

Essential:

• A minimum of a RIBA Part II Architecture qualification
• A minimum of 1 year experience in an Architecture Practice
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Well organised, target focused and able to hit deadlines
• The ability to work with autonomy but also as part of a team
• Solid knowledge of planning and building legislation
• Good understanding of UK construction standards and regulatory framework
• Ability to work on both Building and Landscape led projects
• Confident usage of CAD, ideally Vectorworks, Sketchup, Adobe suite; Microsoft Office products
• Genuine team player willing to actively support colleagues in a small practice, to sometimes take a lead role and to contribute to our practice culture

Desirable:

• Passivhaus qualification
• Technical awareness and knowledge of UK building methods, with an affinity for sustainable and ecological construction and an interest in craftsmanship
• Strong graphic skills, design and creativity
• Experience in private domestic sector
• BIM experience and the ability to develop this using Vectorworks
• Additional skills such as editing web pages, creating content for social media platforms and model making would be advantageous

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All visitors to the practice as required to wear a face covering and all surfaces are sanitised daily.


Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Auto

CAD:
1 year (preferred)

• Architectural &

Civil Designers: 1 year (preferred)

• In practice: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2023

Reference ID:
Architectural Assistant Part 2