London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at Barr Gazetas
Barr Gazetas is hiring a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in London.
About Barr Gazetas
Founded in 1993, Barr Gazetas is an award-winning studio based in London’s West End. The team is an impressive mix of over 50 architects, interior designers, master planners and creative support.
Our award-winning projects span a broad range of sectors including workplace, fit-out, residential, public realm and mixed-use.
Our philosophy is simple. We create intelligent design that delights, elevates spaces and places with purpose, and puts people at the heart.
Our design approach ensures we bring a brief to life and embed vision and purpose across multiple, increasingly interrelated, touchpoints. We take challenging sites and work with people and place to unlock their inherent and often unforeseen value.
Together, we are driven by a deep desire to enrich and improve daily life. We bring a fresh perspective, we listen and we challenge constructively. The result is co-created outcomes that genuinely surpass everyone’s measures of success. We enjoy working with clients, agents and consultants to create distinctive and flexible buildings.
Requirements of the role
Experience and qualifications:
- RIBA Part 2 qualification
- strong conceptual design skills
- ability to hand draw, sketch and make models
- excellent written and graphic design skills
- experience of task specific project management
- excellent knowledge of current legislation, standards, building technologies, environmental design and construction methods
- experience of assisting with the delivery of construction projects and assisting with the delivery of discreet work packages
Skills and attributes:
- ability to work on own initiative
- good understanding of contract administration knowledge and application
- good level of self-motivation and initiative
- good level of awareness of risk management to mitigate all risks
- good design and technical skills
- strong presentation skills
- excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team
- demonstrate the ability to communicate designs clearly and effectively
IT and software:
- highly IT literate
- excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- excellent knowledge of AutoCAD software and the Practice CAD Manual
- excellent knowledge of BIM and Revit software
- good knowledge of graphic presentations (Adobe lnDesign, Illustrator etc)
Hours, flexible working and holiday:
- full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- one day working from home
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Benefits include:
- flexible pension allowance
- private medical insurance
- profit share scheme