London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at Carden & Godfrey Architects
Carden & Godfrey Architects is hiring a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in Farringdon, London.
We have a vacancy for a talented Part 2 student to join a busy general architectural practice in Clerkenwell, central London. The seven-strong office specialises in alterations, extensions and new buildings on sensitive sites, and has long-standing expertise in historic building conservation and repair.
We have a long tradition of employing and supporting Part 1 and 2 students through their work experience, and we would expect the successful applicant to demonstrate commitment to pursuing professional studies and achieving Part 3.
Responsibilities:
- to seek to understand and engage with a small number of design projects and manage time according to project priorities
- to prepare, develop and edit drawings, reports and specifications under the direction of the project architect or director in charge as required for each stage of the project
- to liaise with clients, planning officers, consultants, suppliers and contractors as required to progress each stage of the project
- to attend meetings and site visits and make written notes as appropriate
- to assist with building condition surveys
- to provide general assistance as required
Qualities and skills required:
- to be passionate about design and well-mannered architecture with a wide interest in architecture and architectural history
- to be a good team player, also self-motivated and resourceful
- to have a (developing) working knowledge of building construction and materials, both new and traditional and practical experience of developing and drawing construction details
- to be proficient in AutoCAD, MS Word and Excel
- to be capable of clear hand drawing
- to have experience of conducting and drawing up accurate measured surveys
- to be comfortable with and have some experience visiting a building site, including on scaffolding
Desirable qualities and skills:
- SketchUp, Photoshop, Revit
- researching and writing specification clauses
- to have the habit of keeping a sketchbook
- to be interested in understanding and analysing a building brief and its context
- to be familiar with parallel consultancies, eg. M&E and structural engineering, and to be capable of leading basic design coordination, as architect
- to be familiar with key planning policies and have experience of preparing planning and building control submissions, including supporting documentation
- to have some experience of liaising with contractors on site
- to be confident in discussing design requirements face to face or over the telephone with clients, planning officers, consultants, suppliers and contractors
If you have an open, creative mind, and are interested in joining our office, starting summer 2019, please submit your CV and portfolio addressed to Natalie Herson by 12.00noon on 26 August 2019.
Interviews for successful candidates will be on 2 and 4 September 2019.