London, UK
Architectural technician and assistant
at Atelier Khan
Atelier Khan is looking for an architectural technician and assistant to the director to join its studio in London.
We are based in Fulham, London, where you would be joining our small-sized design and build architectural firm.
Our aspiration is to succeed in creating elegant and functional spaces with an informed sustainable and eco-friendly approach. We mainly focus on mid-high-end residential and private commercial spaces.
Whilst working with the company, you will experience and be a key component of the busy office and on-site environment whilst building upon knowledge of the entire process of architecture from design to completion.
You will need to be exceptionally organised and motivated architectural technician and assistant to support the director of the firm.
You must have the ability to prioritise tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
It is essential that you have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Responsibilities include:
- technical and building regulations packages
- planning drawings
- forming tender packages
- kitchen and bathroom drawings
- M&E drawings
- reviewing SE drawings and liaising with engineers
- primary support in problem-solving for on-site queries
- project record keeping
- organising and maintaining Dropbox project files
- responsible for maintaining and developing our Notion App database and entries
- responding to client phone/email enquiries
- scheduling client meetings/appointments
- organising and keeping the office tidy (including watering plants)
- letter writing/printing/folding/posting
- managing contacts directory, dropbox documents
- write design and access statements
- book bi-weekly CPD sessions
- organising material samples
- ordering in materials for the construction team when needed
Position: full-time, permanent (3 months probation)
Salary: £30,000 per annum
The potential candidate will have:
- attention to detail
- ability to work well with others
- ability to work independently on your own
- ability to handle the workload, complete tasks and meet deadlines
- excellent verbal/written communication skills
- proficiency with AutoCAD 2D, Rhino 3D, SketchUp 3D (proficiency in V-ray/3D Rendering is a plus)
- proficiency with computer Mac OS and main software packages: MS Office (especially Excel), Adobe Illustrator and InDesign (a must)
- knowledge of Notion App (preferable)
- experience in researching and writing planning statements and design specifications
- experience with daylight calculations and reports (a plus)
- ability to learn company-specific software as required
- valid UK license (essential)
- minimum two years’ experience (essential)
Lastly, this role would be for someone legally eligible to work in the UK only.
No agencies, please.
If you fit the criteria of all skills, characteristics, and software knowledge, for this role; please apply below and attach your CV and portfolio, with ‘Architectural Technician and Assistant’ in the subject line.
Please note: If you are shortlisted for this role, there will be a quick technical knowledge test at interview stage.
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