London, UK
Part 1/2 architectural assistant
at Patriarche
Patriarche is looking for a Part 1/2 architectural assistant to join its team in London.
Company description
Patriarche is a multidisciplinary architectural firm focused on innovation with ten offices and more than 600 staff worldwide. The company promotes a form of augmented architecture, integrating all the resources necessary for the design, realisation and operation of innovative environments. This model is based on a renewed practice of architecture that favours the emergence of solutions that are increasingly conscious, responsible and long-term. Patriarche seeks to contribute positively to society, with every single project regarded as an opportunity to innovate and respond to the challenges facing people and the planet. Everywhere, for everyone, Patriarche acts to be a company with impact.
About the role
Patriarche London is looking for a talented, passionate and experienced Part 1/2 architectural assistant to join its team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a lively and creative practice with excellent opportunities for career development. We are looking for someone to support our team of architects across several projects at a range of RIBA stages.
The ideal candidate would be a team player, quick learner and problem-solver who brings natural organisation, attention to detail, strong drawing, digital modelling and visual communication skills to support our team.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
- degree in architecture
- minimum two years’ relevant experience on projects within a UK architecture company
- project experience at RIBA Stages 0 to 3
- proficient in Revit and/or Rhino
- strong attention to detail
- well-organised
- multitasking and problem-solving, methodical
- excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and presentation skills both verbal and written
- proactive, self-initiated and enthusiastic personality with strong interpersonal skills
- strong and engaged team player
- results-orientated individual
- knowledge of the French language would be a bonus
Your responsibilities:
- report to the project leader of the current project on a day-to-day basis and ultimately to the practice partners
- prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project leader or nominated architect, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design
- contribute or assist, as required by the architectural teams
- seek to understand the design project, assisting with formulating the brief and communicating the brief effectively to colleagues, consultants and clients
- use the guidance of the project leader to prepare, develop and edit the drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design
- where required, create representations of design options for the design team in physical or digital form
- prepare technical design and specification information
- integrate sustainable design and ethos into existing and new projects
We value our employees as individuals investing in their training and careers. Our company has a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment for all of our employees. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work.
If you are considering your next step and you want to work as part of a global team, please send your CV with examples of your work via the apply for job button below.
All Patriarche offers will be conditional upon the candidate having the right to work in the UK.