London, UK
Part 1 architectural assistant
at dMFK Architects
There is an opportunity for a Part 1 architectural assistant at dMFK Architects in London.
About dMFK
dMFK were established in 2000 by Julian de Metz, Paul Forbes and Ben Knight. We are a friendly, close-knit and hard-working team working with high profile clients on a range of interesting projects. We are specialists in high quality contemporary workplaces, homes and community buildings, pushing the boundaries of design in all these areas. We aim to make approachable, warm and familiar architecture that puts the comfort and wellbeing of the user at the centre of our designs.
Our team currently comprises 34 talented, diverse architects, assistants, designers and support staff. We champion diversity, offer opportunities for professional growth and development, and promote a healthy work/life balance.
About you
The candidate should have:
- excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills
- a passion and interest for contemporary architecture and interiors
- a strong attention to detail
- a creative, proactive and self motivated approach
- a preference to work in our studio where possible
- be proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Suite
- a general knowledge of Revit is preferable but not essential
- be keen and ambitious to develop and strengthen their architectural career
Part 1 architectural assistants at dMFK work generally across our commercial and residential teams, including new build, refurbishment and on listed buildings, and gain experience of both building fabric, and interiors. We like to offer as much experience as people feel they can take on, offering support and training in the process in a supportive, stimulating work environment.
We acknowledge the lack of diversity across the profession and as a signatory of the Mayor’s Fund for London Diversity Pledge our recruitment policies seek to address this. We encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. dMFK aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can realise their potential to succeed.
We offer a competitive salary, a company pension scheme amongst other employment benefits.
If you have the right to work in the UK and feel you’d be a good addition to our team, please submit CV and portfolio in PDF format, below 7MB, and a short cover letter explaining why you want to work with dMFK via the apply for job button below.
Due to the high volume of applicants, please note we will only be in contact should you be invited to interview.
At this time, we are not accepting applications from agencies or third parties.