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Megan’s Restaurant is seeking an architectural assistant to join its team in London.

Role: architectural assistant

Location: London

Salary: £25-30,000pa (10% bonus information)

Your role

As an experienced Part 1/2 architectural assistant you will report directly to our in-house lead architect. You should have a minimum of three years’ work experience within a similar field and be able to work from London. You will be primarily focusing on hospitality design whilst also getting the opportunity to crossover and work on other design concepts in the pipeline.

The day-to-day:

• you will work individually and with the lead architect in developing planning and creative-design concepts of a project
• production of drawing documentation throughout the RIBA Work-stages
• liaising with suppliers, sub-consultants and contractors
• reviewing consultant/contractor drawings for design intent and detail coordination
• conducting site visits as needed under periodic guidance of the lead architect
• planning applications and associated statutory approvals
• site surveys

Technical skills:

• AutoCAD
• Revit (Advantageous but not essential)
• SketchUp
• Adobe suites (especially photoshop and InDesign)
• a strong portfolio showcasing good presentation, technical and detailing skills with the ability to visualise 2D and 3D

Knowledge and experience:

• education – equivalent of a Part 1/Part 2 degree in architecture or a bachelor’s in interior architecture
• three years of UK work experience in the commercial design sector
• ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written English
• excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, working on multiple projects at a time, both independently and as part of a team
• proactive in identifying issues or problems
• knowledge of UK planning procedures, building regs, health and safety and construction methods
• keen interest in new developments and design trends in the design industry
• eligibility to work permanently in the UK and fluent written and spoken English

Job start date: immediate

How to apply

Please submit your:

• CV
• Portfolio (max 10MB) – in your portfolio, please include examples of completed drawing packages – from floor plans and sections through to construction detail drawings (1:5/1:2 scale). Please do not send links to online portfolios
• a brief covering letter stating why you believe this role is for you and what your strongest attributes are. Please also state your salary expectations and availability

We are only able to accept candidates who already hold the necessary documents entitling them to live and work in the UK without restriction. We aim to respond to all applications within seven working days.

Megan’s who?

Megan’s is a collection of neighbourhood spots offering guests (and their dogs) a place to work, catch up and celebrate with their colleagues, friends and family. We pride ourselves on being at the heart of our communities and offering great opportunities to be part of our Megan’s family. Born out of south west London, we have ambitious growth plans (22 restaurants by 22) and are on a mission to become the nation’s most loved neighbourhood restaurant.

We live by our core team behaviours and we expect anyone joining our team to be able to display and communicate with these in action at every situation.

We are team players, results driven, adaptable

www.megans.co.uk

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