Part 2 Architectural Assistant - Stockport, United Kingdom - Blue Sky Design Services Ltd

Description

Bluesky Architects are seeking a
Graduate Part II Architectural Assistant to join our growing design practice.

Bluesky is a uniquely skilled design team working on projects across bluelight, health, education, and commercial sectors.

We have a strong reputation with Tier 1 contractors and clients across these sectors for delivering creative design solutions, whilst supporting the commercial and budget realities of our clients.

Due to recent project successes, we are looking to expand our team.


Why work for us?

Joining our design team provides an opportunity for a Graduate Part II Architectural Assistant to develop their skills and career experience on a wide range of project areas, including our bluelight ballistic training facilities.

You will work as part of our experienced team of RIBA Architects and Lead CIAT Technologists.

You will work across different sectors on projects ranging from £1million up to £40 million, with an emphasis on Public Sector projects.

We are an
Investors in People Gold accredited organisation which recognises that our people are our biggest strength.

With this expansion we want to continue to grow our team and invest in the careers of individuals with a positive attitude, excellent communication and client engagement skills and a passion for developing their architectural skills across all sectors, consistently meeting the highest design standards.

You will be assigned an experienced mentor who will support your ongoing professional development.


Job Summary

This role supports a range of projects across a variety of sectors such as blue light, ballistics, healthcare, education, commercial and residential.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities
Working through RIBA Job Stages 0-7.

Working with the Lead Architectural Technologists and Lead Project Architects to:

• Develop project brief and objectives, including quality objectives, and project outcomes.
• Develop feasibility studies and reviews of site information. Assess and request relevant site survey information.
• Develop designs including all BIM outputs and information, outline specifications and other supporting information, along with relevant project strategies in accordance with design programme.
• Eliminate, reduce and manage all significant risks within your design proposals.
• Prepare technical designs to include all architectural information and specialist subcontractor design and specifications.
• Specify the nature and quality of materials required.
• Negotiate with contractors and other professionals.
• Attend regular site visits to inspect compliance, progress, and quality.
• Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction.
• Ensure the environmental impact of the project is managed.

Key Skill / Experience Requirements

• BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) Architecture
  and MArch or BArch Architecture
• Good construction knowledge and clear understanding of Building Regulations.
• Revit/BIM and AutoCAD proficiency is essential.
• Excellent design and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud publishing software.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• A good team player who is willing to support the wider team.

We will be holding initial interviews for this role in May / June.


Benefits

• Annual 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays) rising to 22 days after 12 months. Additional days annually awarded up to 25 days (plus bank holidays)
• Workplace pension.
• Life insurance.
• Support with your continued professional development.
• Workplace wellbeing commitments, including access to Mental Health First Aid and health and wellbeing resources.
• Free car parking.
• Subsidised onsite staff catering.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Active social community and access to Workplace Social Fund.

Disclaimer

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exclusive of the tasks that any employee may be required to perform.

Blue Sky Design Services Ltd reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.


Bluesky Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Graduate


Salary:
£25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stockport, SK4 2HD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Master's (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Stockport, SK4 2HD

Application deadline: 31/05/2023

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