London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at Gort Scott
Gort Scott is hiring a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in London.
Gort Scott are currently looking for a strong Part 2 architectural assistant to join our office of around 35 people.
Gort Scott is an architecture and urban design practice with a focus on how buildings and places create the setting for connections between people. We are attuned to working and thinking at different scales, from one-off houses to planning pieces of city and in both the public and private sectors. We are inspired by the contexts in which we work and develop propositions that resonate with them.
We recognise the link between equality and quality, both in our practice and in the projects that we design. At our self-built Bermondsey studio, we have grown to an international community of over 30 members within a gender-diverse team. We are members of the London Practice Forum and Londonon, collectives for collaboration, research and knowledge-exchange. We are co-founders of RE-SET-GO a paid workplace experience and mentoring programme established with the mission of diversifying architecture practices.
The studio has won a number of awards including the NLA Mayor’s Prize, a Civic Trust Award, RIBA National Award and shortlisted for the Architect of The Year Award.
The ideal candidate will:
- enjoy both working in a team environment and alone
- be keen to learn and take ownership for tasks
- have strong design skills
- be comfortable visualising, illustrating and presenting ideas
- enjoy solving problems
- have excellent attention to detail
- have an interest in construction and materiality
- have a passion for architecture and design
The following qualifications and skills are required. Please check your particular experience fits the criteria prior to applying:
- a recognised Part 2 or equivalent degree
- proficiency in VectorWorks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365 Suite
- knowledge of Revit (BIM), but this is not essential
- excellent model-making skills
- good freehand sketching skills
- excellent organisation skills, and able to prioritise workload
- a proactive attitude
- good communication, including fluent spoken and written English
Gort Scott is an equal opportunities employer and particularly encourages applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and women candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the architecture profession.
We are dedicated to providing a great work/life balance – benefits include agile and flexible working options, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave, pension scheme, death in service insurance policy, time off between Christmas and New Year, office trips and other social events.