London, UK
Part 1 architectural assistant
at Cowen+Partners
Cowen+Partners is hiring a Part 1 architectural assistant to join its team in London.
Jo Cowen Architects is looking to recruit a Part 1 architectural assistant to join our award-winning, multi-home and mixed-use, project teams. We specialise in design quality, efficient and viable design, working with multi-disciplinary teams in a highly organised BIM environment. Covering many of the living sectors, successful candidates can expect to work across exciting new built-to-rent, for sale, co-living and adaptive re-use projects.
The successful candidate would need to be able to present ideas, think rationally and engage with clients and contractors. Collaboration is key to our success and so the ability to work productively as part of a team and independently is essential. Candidates should be highly motivated, with excellent communication and organisational skills in addition to excellent design focus, an eye for detail and a desire to develop their role within the practice.
The right candidate will have the following combination of skills and experience:
- ability to work as part of a forward-thinking design team
- good presentation skills
- understanding of the relevant building standards
- knowledge and use of Revit (training and support will be provided)
- good knowledge of graphics software, such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and SketchUp is essential
We are committed to ensuring that all who join our team are nurtured, valued, and supported. To that end we offer excellent benefits including health insurance and life assurance, cycle to work scheme, monthly studio lunch, outreach opportunities, weekly Thursday night drinks and a comprehensive CPD programme.
Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work permanently in the UK and have fluent written and spoken English. Jo Cowen Architects is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Please submit your CV, portfolio and covering letter via the ‘apply for job’ button below – ensure that you reference Part 1 architectural assistant in your application.
Unfortunately, due to the large volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted, and the interview process will be two stage – first stage will be by Teams, second stage, if successful, will be in person at our studio.