London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at POD Architects
POD Architects is looking for a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its growing team in London.
The role will work on a wide variety of projects ranging from design development to planning packages to tender information. POD Architects has a predominant focus in the residential mixed-use sector with schemes ranging in size from 150 to 400 units along with some one-off houses.
About us
POD Architects is an award-winning practice with a focus on residential mixed-use projects and the retail/hospitality sector.
The social responsibility of POD Architects is in believing that architecture can create better places, that architecture can affect society and that it can have a vital role in making places civilised by making a community more liveable.
Many of the projects are involved in feature strategically important sites and we treat the design of each as a collaborative effort working with clients and local authorities with many in-house design reviews. We strive to create a working environment that is both collaborative and enriching.
We are seeking a Part 2 architectural assistant to assist the directors to:
- deliver design quality
- assist in coordinating design teams and staff
- promote the practice
You will:
- assist the team within the office comprising of architects and architectural assistants
- assist in the delivery of projects
- contribute to the creative direction of the office
- support your team to achieve project goals
Skills and experience:
- Part 2 assistant with at least two years’ working experience
- experience working on residential projects
- confident, organised and proactive
- competent with working experience using Revit software
- ability to use Microsoft Office and Adobe software, including Photoshop and InDesign
- excellent written and verbal English
Benefits and culture:
- flexible start and finish times
- Bike2work scheme – eligible after probation period
- promote a work-life balance encouraging staff to visit sites and project precedents
- provide an annual summer trip in Europe or in the UK
- provide an annual Christmas party
- provide many team social events through the year
- RIBA pension scheme
- facilitate the direction of your career
- finish work early on a Friday to go for team drinks
If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV, portfolio and an introduction about yourself including an answer to the following:
- working architecture experience in years
- working Revit experience in years
- qualifications
- salary expectation
- availability
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