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Ackroyd Lowrie is seeking a Part-II architectural assistant to join its firm in London. 

Ackroyd Lowrie is a fast-growing, innovative architecture practice based in the creative hub of Bethnal Green, east London.

We work across a range of sectors and scales but always with the same commitment to design quality. We have developed an award-winning design process which uses VR technology to put our clients at the heart of the design process.

We are currently working on regeneration schemes for half a billion pounds worth of new homes and workplaces, and our long-term aim is to be on the cutting edge of designing the cities of the future.

We are looking for an ambitious architectural assistant who wants to gain a huge amount of experience and become part of a vibrant, young team. This is a perfect opportunity for proactive, reliable, organised and go-getting individual to flourish in an exciting practice and work in a great studio environment.

Required skills:

• candidates should have a flair and passion for effective design and strong technical design skills
• excellent written and verbal communication skills across the board are required to interact with clients and team members alike
• be reliable and have the ability to multi-task
• have great IT skills and be numerate and able to use a spreadsheet
• have an interest in innovative technology
• good hand drawn skills
• software skills: Vectorworks/Revit
• technical knowledge is an advantage – we will look at details in the interview and expect candidates to be knowledgeable
• experience of the following would also be an advantage: NBS Building/Create, 3DMax, Rendering

Required experience:

• the ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year’s job running experience post-Part-II, preferably in the UK
• RIBA stages from zero to seven
• working on contract values between £750K and £25m
• working on both refurbishment and new builds
• sufficient experience in the UK to steer a project through the construction process
• this is a permanent position immediate start date

Working with us gives you:

• salary – depends on the candidate and their experience but in the region of £25-35K p.a.
• training and development opportunities, with high potential for career development
• Revit training as standard
• opportunity for equity/share options in a growing small business and potential for future directorship
• an office environment that is friendly, flexible and multicultural, with a sustainability commitment
• regular social activities and an annual trip abroad
• being part of a committed equal opportunities company

How to apply:

• the subject line of your email must include your name and the position you are applying for
• independent applicants only – no agency appointments considered
• you must be eligible to work in the UK
• please contact us at the email address given below and not directly to the office
• if you have applied for this position in the past four months, please do not reapply
• please do not use your email as your motivational/covering letter
• please send your covering letter, CV and work samples as attachments to your email (preferably as PDFs) to: [email protected]

www.ackroydlowrie.com

• Applications have closed.