Bristol, UK
Architect/Part 2 architectural assistant
at 310 Studio
310 Studio is seeking an architect/Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in Bristol, UK.
310 Studio is a design-focussed architectural practice founded in 2005. It has offices in Bristol and, well, nowhere else in the world. We do however work on projects across the UK and further afield with completed projects in France, Ireland, Australia and have recently completed a one-off house in Dallas, Texas.
The practice was shortlisted for the 2022 AJ Small Projects Awards and the AJ National Awards for our own studio and office development in the heart of Bristol this year. We work on a range of commercial, heritage and residential projects.
We are a small team and work collaboratively to determine shared targets and achieve them within a friendly environment that supports personal and professional development. We encourage each person to take on individual areas of responsibility and develop specialisms that are of interest to them and which add to the greater knowledge base of the studio. We have set ourselves ambitious goals to embed sustainability in everything we do and this is a strong preoccupation for the practice.
Our workload is a mix of commercial, large heritage/listed building projects and some residential work.
We work from Brightbow Workspace in Bristol’s Bedminster, five mins walk from the riverside and city centre. Brightbow is a building that is owned by the studio, is a test bed for ideas and is soon to commence Phase 3 of its redevelopment plan, which we’re very excited about!
What we’re looking for:
Architect/Part 2 qualified architectural assistant
The ideal candidate will be a talented architectural designer with a wide range of experience from project inception to completion.
Working closely with others, the candidate’s ability to work comfortably within a team and work independently will be crucial.
Some key skills that we are looking for include:
- a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional design ability, application of critical thinking and excellent presentation skills
- attention to detail and understanding the importance of clarity in technical information
- technical know-how – knowledge, experience, and interest in sustainable building practices and building performance
- previous responsibility for RIBA work stages 3 to 5
- previous experience of on-site construction
- ability to engage positively with other practice members and strong interpersonal skills
- excellent skills in written and spoken English
- a good understanding of the RIBA work stages, construction and procurement methods, UK building regulations and a general handle on town planning policies
- fluency in Autocad 2D, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite on the PC Platform
Qualified architects
For qualified architects we additionally require proven capacity to lead projects and the below additional skills and attributes:
- ARB registered with minimum of two years’ post RIBA Part 2 industry experience
- proven ability to lead a design team from inception through to project completion
- previous experience of contract administration and/or project management
- proven experience in the delivery of a project at tender/construction stage
- good leadership and management skills
Additional beneficial, but not fundamental experience/skills include:
- varied project experience including commercial and listed buildings
- an interest in net zero carbon design
- proficiency with Revit
- proficiency in V-Ray
Application
Your application should include a cover letter/email, a complete resume and portfolio (PDF format).
Please provide the following information in your covering letter/email:
- a brief summary of relevant experience and of how you feel you meet the requirements
- what do you see as your particular skills and what skills do you hope to develop?
- when would you be available to start?
- please state your name and the position you are applying for on your email subject line
Our commitment
We can offer you the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across various scales from conception to completion in a collaborative team within a friendly workspace.
3|10 Studio is an equal opportunities employer, we strive to make a working environment that is friendly and inclusive and we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Unfortunately, due to the likely volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants.
Strictly no recruitment agencies, please.