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Granit Architects and Interior Design is seeking a Part 1 architectural assistant to join its team in London.

Granit is an award-winning architectural and interior design practice based in London with 30 years experience of designing beautiful buildings. Our award-winning team of London architects, interior architects and interior designers work with commercial property investors and private clients throughout the UK and internationally to create luxury homes. We are looking for a part 1 architectural assistant.

Essential skills:

• RIBA Part 1 or equivalent overseas qualification
• ability to prioritise workload, juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• high levels of creativity and imagination, excellent research and sourcing skills
• good design eye and drawing skills, preferably by hand as well as CAD
• ability to communicate ideas both verbally and visually in English
• knowledge of ArchiCAD is preferable, but not essential
• knowledge of Adobe packages
• a keen interest in the built environment and the dedication to see projects through to their conclusion
• modelmaking
• understanding of architectural conventions, including floor plans, elevations, sections, RCP and electrical layouts
• ability to take instructions and work with minimum supervision
• must have good attention to detail
• team player

Key responsibilities:

• assist with the delivery of architectural projects across the practice
• produce information needed to communicate company’s interpretation of the client brief, including  site surveys, precedent boards, presentation of conceptual ideas, development of drawings and images and 3D modelling, initially using ArchiCAD
• carry out basic CAD drafting to produce information for planning applications
• produce detailed information for building control and tender purposes
• shadow the architects throughout the job running process with involvement in meetings and site visits
• administrative tasks such as filing, ordering samples and production of meeting minutes
• familiarise with the office structure and working practices; general office duties

www.granit.co.uk

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