London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at Mailen Design
Mailen Design is hiring a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in London or Oxfordshire, UK.
We are currently seeking experienced Part 2 architectural assistants, to take a leading role on important new design schemes within our London and Oxfordshire studios.
You will have to opportunity to be involved in a number of projects as both lead-designer and assistant. You will have involvement at all stages of the design process from early concept design through to delivery on site.
You will be an active member of our small team who is confident in their ability and keen to discuss the development of architectural ideas in design reviews and presentations.
You will be an ambitious and talented designer who wants a varied role with significant responsibility. You will be client-facing and undertaking contract administration.
Essential skills:
- Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite software skills
- minimum of one year post-Part 2 experience within a UK architectural office
- a passion for highly crafted Architecture and an interest in material detailing
- excellent design skill and presentation ability
- project-lead experience, or significant client-facing experience as an assistant
- demonstrable experience and comfort working at all RIBA stages
- self-led with very high standards and attention to detail
- a desire to exceed expectations
- knowledge of the UK planning and building regulations process
- ability to multi-task and manage multiple project deadlines
As a suitable candidate you will need to be an excellent communicator and have a positive friendly personality, who is equally comfortable working independently and as part of a team. You will be confident, well organised and a good manager of your own time. As the job requirements will be varied you will be happy to work flexibly in accordance with the demands of the role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital.
The role presents a particular opportunity for a Part 2 to gain experience on a number of high-quality design schemes approaching and currently under construction. Equally for those studying towards their Part 3, significant JCT traditional contract experience is available.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a passion for architecture and design in all its forms along with an ability to deliver to the high standards we aspire to.