London, UK
Associate/associate director
at Ackroyd Lowrie
Ackroyd Lowrie is looking for an associate/associate director to join its team in London.
Ackroyd Lowrie is a fast-growing, innovative architecture practice based in the creative hub of Bethnal Green, east London.
We work across a range of sectors and scales but always with the same commitment to design quality. We have developed an award-winning design process which uses VR technology to put our clients at the heart of the design process.
We are currently working on regeneration schemes for half a billion pounds worth of new homes and workplaces, and our long-term aim is to be on the cutting edge of designing the cities of the future.
We are looking for an ambitious associate who wants to gain a huge amount of experience and become part of a vibrant, young team. This is a perfect opportunity for a proactive, reliable, organised and go-getting individual to flourish in an exciting practice and work in a great studio environment.
Required skills:
- candidates should have a flair and passion for effective design and strong technical design skills·
- excellent written and verbal communication skills across the board are required to interact with clients and team members alike
- experience or understanding of resourcing projects and be able to manage a team effectively
- be interested in helping run and grow a small business and have a great attention to detail
- great project management skills
- be reliable and have the ability to multi task
- an understanding and diplomacy when dealing with clients and be able to manage difficult situations professionally when required
- have great IT skills and be numerate and able to use a spreadsheet
- have an interest in innovative technology
- good hand drawn skills
- software skills must include: Vectorworks/Revit
- experience of the following would also be an advantage: NBS Building/Create, 3DMax, Rendering
Required experience:
- the ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years job running experience post-part-III, preferably in the UK
- RIBA stages from zero-seven
- working on contract values between £750k and £25m
- working on both refurbishment and new builds
- sufficient experience in the UK to steer a project through the construction process
- this is a permanent position with an immediate start date
Working with us gives you:
- salary – dependent on experience – in the region of £40-£50k p.a.
- training and development opportunities, with high potential for career development
- opportunity for equity/share options in a growing small business and potential for future directorship
- an office environment that is friendly, flexible and multicultural, with a sustainability commitment
- regular social activities and an annual trip abroad
- being part of a committed equal opportunities company
How to apply:
- the subject line of your email must include your name and the position you are applying for
- independent applicants only – no agency appointments considered
- you must be eligible to work in the UK
- please contact us at the email address given below and not directly to the office
- please do not use your email as your motivational/covering letter – this must be sent as an attachment (preferably PDF)
- please send your covering letter, CV and work samples as attachments to your email (preferably as PDFs) to: [email protected]