London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at Richard John Andrews
Richard John Andrews is seeking a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in London.
Richard John Andrews is a published and emerging architecture and design studio based in Forest Gate, London, E7.
Richard John Andrews is looking for a confident, creative and extremely talented RIBA Part 2 architectural assistant with more than one years’ post Part 2 experience to join his studio.
The focus of the right candidate should be on helping to deliver the studios vision both within architecture and other design disciplines. By joining the studio within its infancy, the candidate will have the direct ability to assistant in the future growth of the studio, delivering interesting and engaging projects and progressing their career alongside that of the director and owner.
Candidates must demonstrate:
- high level of design awareness through a portfolio of projects
- clarity and confidence in communication: in writing, drawing and face to face
- working knowledge of MicroStation V8i, Rhino 6, V-Ray Next, Adobe Suite and Microsoft Suite.
- excellent presentation skills including hand drawings, 3D modelling and photo-realistic visualisations
- ability to work with physical models: laser cutting and 3D printing
- relevant work permits and must already be living in the UK at the time of application
The ideal candidate will also have an:
- interest in networking and architecture events
- understanding of residential projects and UK standards
- interest in business, entrepreneurial concepts and the tech industry is beneficial
Job role
The right RIBA Part 2 candidate will get full working experience through all stages of the RIBA plan of work by running projects from concept to completion and assisting in the development of the emerging studio and other business ventures.
The studio focus
The studio currently focuses on its high volume of residential projects including bespoke garden studios, extensions, renovations and conversion with a view to expanding into new build small scale residential developments next year.
Conceptually-driven commercial projects also have a place at the studio and we have been recently increasing our participation in interesting architectural competitions to keep the creativity flowing.
Richard John Andrews is currently developing two entrepreneurial projects; one within the tech industry and another within the fabrication and construction industry which will call for direct involvement by the successful candidate.
The studio is keen to find a candidate that will be able to compete with the passion, dedication and vision of Richard himself in order to push the studio to its full potential within the field of architecture and design.
Working hours and environment:
Richard John Andrews has a holistic approach to an architectural studio and at present, a four-day working week in the studio. The studio dubbed, ‘The Light Shed’ is a garden studio that is located at the home of Richard and as such candidates will benefit from a very relaxed and creative environment whilst maintaining a guests level of respect whilst being within his property. Lunches are provided and use of the garden is encouraged, along with the presence of a studio dog; Baloo this creates a very comfortable environment promoting a personal touch to the architectural process which both clients and candidates benefit from on a daily basis.
Please submit all applications, CVs and PDF portfolios using the ‘apply’ link below.
Due to the high level of responses, we will only respond to successful candidates that have been called for a face to face interview.
Good luck!