London, UK
RIBA Part 2 architectural assistant
at Mowat & Company
Mowat & Company is seeking a RIBA Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in London.
Responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a (recently qualified) Part 2 architectural assistant or equivalent.
For this position, we are looking for a candidate with outstanding technical drawing and visualisation skills; and someone who will fit into our small but dedicated team.
We believe in teamwork and are looking for a hands-on and all-round team member. We work across a variety of disciplines across different scales and sizes and the successful candidate will be working on new build housing projects and refurbishment of existing buildings.
The successful candidate will primarily be providing support and assistance to the architects and design associate throughout RIBA Stages 1-7. The assistant will gain experience of working day-to-day directly with our senior designers and architects. However, our work in the company varies and the successful candidate will be required to assist with some admin and other tasks in the studio.
Qualities and skills required:
- qualified RIBA Part 2 (or equivalent from another design discipline).
- outstanding technical drawing skills in Vectorworks is an essential requirement
- ability to adopt a flexible approach to work and willingness to flex to the needs of our clients
- be proficient in Vectorworks (primary software), Renderworks, InDesign and V-Ray or similar
- be highly organised and have a good work ethic
- have excellent English and communication skills, both written and spoken
- a knowledge or interest in public housing, listed buildings and planning policy within London would be helpful
How to apply
Please send a CV together with a covering letter and samples of your work using the ‘apply’ link below. Your covering letter should explain your motivation for working at Mowat & Company.
Candidates should please include their portfolios in a single PDF file (10MB max).
Hard copies of CV’s by post are acceptable. Cold calls in person without an appointment will not be received.
For more information about the company and our work, please see our website
Salary will be dependent on experience and skills. The assistant will report to Alex Mowat, director and founder.
We are sorry, but due the volume of responses we may only able to respond to candidates shortlisted for interview.
Mowat & Company are an equal opportunities employer.