London, UK
Architectural assistant
at Torner Architects
Torner Architects is looking for a talented architectural assistant to join its London practice.
Opportunity to rapidly develop yourself into a well-rounded architect with a high level of responsibility and ownership of projects from inception to completion, with a clear path to becoming an associate and director
Torner Architects is an emerging practice with office in central London. We are looking for an architectural assistant to work in our team. This full time, permanent role demands a dedicated self-starter with team spirit who shares our creative ambitions.
The candidate will have both good design and technical credentials, a, colleagues, suppliers and statutory bodies ensuring a broad variety of work on a daily basis. While initially reporting to a team leader, the candidate’s long-term goal should be to take ownership of an increasing number and complexity of projects to develop themselves in to a well-rounded architect and key member of the studio.
Key responsibilities:
- assist lead architects in projects currently on site
- assist in preparing tender packages for projects currently at planning and design development stage
- supporting the new business team in the preparation and coordination of bids and proposals
- manipulating text, graphics and images – type setting etc.
- altering images including graphs and drawings to be used in presentation material
- assisting to maintain the database of project-related material
- creating presentations to company standards
- using Adobe Creative Suite to create diagrams , documents and imagery
- other duties commensurate with this role that may be required from time to time
Skills and experience:
- highly computer literate with solid experience of using the full Adobe Suite, Vectorworks and SketchUp
- exceptional skills and experience in the preparation of high-quality packages, documents and graphics
Personal qualities:
- a creative flair, originality, imagination and a strong visual sense
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- professional attitude with ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
- positive and proactive approach
To apply please submit a CV and portfolio – max 8MB, with concise motivation letter indicating your availability and salary expectations using the form below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, within two weeks of receipt of your application.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Torner Architects is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.