Canterbury, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at Corstorphine & Wright
Corstorphine & Wright is hiring a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in Canterbury, UK.
We are Corstorphine & Wright, an award-winning, AJ100 architectural practice with studios across the UK. We are a dedicated team of more than 280 enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental and social value.
Our Canterbury Studio is expanding and looking for a talented Part 2 architectural assistant to join our close-knit team!
You will be typically responsible for supporting the design team by undertaking a range of architectural duties across all RIBA stages.
As a Part 2 architectural assistant, you will also enjoy an interesting mix of responsibilities by:
- researching and developing solutions to architectural problems
- preparing presentation materials using manual and digital techniques/software for internal and external purposes, including attending client presentations and incorporating feedback
- drafting and amending concept and detail designs using manual and digital techniques/software
- establishing and integrating technical information and statutory requirements into design and production drawings including preparing drawings for planning and building control approval, tender and construction purposes
- modelling schemes in 3D design software, including Revit/BIM
- preparing and/or commissioning measured surveys and site reports
- preparing written specifications and clear and accurate contract documents
- establishing and integrating technical information and statutory requirements into design and production drawings, including preparation of drawings for planning and building control approval, tender and construction purposes
- attending relevant design team meetings, following up action points and contributing to agenda items where appropriate
- attending site meetings with project architects
- maintaining office and project files, preparing drawing issues and maintaining project QA records
- complying with health and safety, employment and environmental policies
- participating in internal CPD presentations
- researching project briefs, materials and construction products and systems, including using the office library and electronic information retrieval systems
- providing general assistance in the studio
Professional competencies required for the role:
- ARB/RIBA Part 2 qualification
- strong design awareness
- aware in principle of responsibilities under RIBA and ARB codes of conduct
- sound knowledge in the use of relevant software packages which may include AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Revit
- knowledge and understanding of CDM regulations
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- achievement of RIBA mandatory competencies, where appropriate
Maintaining a talented and successful team matters to us! Working together with others to share resources and information across the business, seeking continuous improvement to develop individual capability and that of the team and being self-motivated and reliable are traits that are highly desirable for any of our roles.
What you will get in return
Our people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that promotes a work-life balance and supports your professional development needs. Life assurance, bonus scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, hybrid working opportunities, regular social activities plus more are among some of the benefits on offer to our Corstorphine & Wright colleagues.
Corstorphine & Wright is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment throughout the employee lifecycle.