London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at DLG Architects
DLG Architects is looking to recruit a talented and UK-experienced architectural assistant to work in its London studio.
About DLG Architects
Established in 1972, DLG Architects is a collaborative, innovative, award-winning group of architects and designers with studios in London and Leeds. Our London office is located in the creative hub of London Bridge’s Leather Market.
We’re working with exciting clients across a range of sectors and have live projects in the residential, Build-to-Rent and masterplanning, education, workplace, hospitality and cultural sectors. We have projects at all stages on our drawing board, including feasibility studies, competition entries and later-stage projects on site.
We are friendly, motivated studio team of 30 split over our two locations. We work collaboratively between studios on projects and share our knowledge and experience between our teams. We offer a supportive environment in which to progress professionally, gain your Part 3 and will provide the opportunity to gain valuable experience on a large range of exciting projects at various stages across our portfolio. We are committed to quality of outcomes and an enjoyable design process, and believe strongly that the strength of our practice is our team.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking individuals who have worked in practice before, who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and to contribute to our studio running and environment.
You will have extremely strong skills in presentation, design and modelling using a range of programmes and media. You’ll have an understanding of the design process, building regulations and planning, and the confidence to work independently and as part of a team. You’ll have an excellent approach to your own time management, and how this relates to a project’s programme.
You’ll be confident in working in an agile manner from project to project and committed to developing and maintaining a high-quality outputs with guidance from the partners and architectural team.
The following skills are required:
- experienced with InDesign, to assist in the preparation of presentations and documents (we would like to see examples of this within your application)
- confident user of 2D CAD software
- experienced user of Revit
- experienced user of SketchUp
- (highly advantageous) experience with Enscape or another high-quality visualisation programme
- excellent communication skills
- a friendly, committed and enthusiastic attitude
In return, we can offer a friendly, supportive and ambitious studio environment, agile/hybrid working and the opportunity for support for a Part 3 qualification. We operate frequent CPDs, learning visits and design reviews, of which you’ll play an important part.
DLG Architects is an equal opportunities employer.
To apply
To apply please do so via the ‘apply for job’ button below, sending your CV and examples of work (less than 10MB) along with your starting availability via the ‘apply for job’ button below.
Please use the subject line ‘2022_Part2’ in your email. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please do not apply unless you have the right to work in the UK currently, and meet the stated criteria. Although we’d like to respond to all applications, we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
Please do not send paper or hard-copy applications. Owing to current work-from-home guidance, interviews will be conducted remotely.
Application deadline: 1 February 2022. Applications are welcomed before the deadline date. Strictly no agencies please.
www.dlgarchitects.com