Cotswold, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at Blake Architects
Blake Architects is looking for a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in the Cotswolds, UK.
We are based on the edge of a small village near Stroud and Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
About us
Blake Architects is a dynamic small team of eight with a passion for blending modern and traditional whilst obsessing over sustainable details to achieve a carbon negative future. Primarily working on residential projects at various scales, our strength is respecting the past whilst creating bold designs. We also develop workplace, education and conservation projects with many adaptive reuse projects in rural and agricultural settings.
See more about the practice at www.blakearchitects.co.uk
About you
We are currently looking for a motivated and creative Part 2 assistant with excellent design, drawing and 3D software skills who has an interest in rural architecture and sustainable design. They will support the growing number of residential conversion projects in the Cotwolds AONB.
Required skills/experience:
- CAD drawing skills, preferably Vectorworks
- 3D modelling skills to create exceptional images
- InDesign and Photoshop
- good understanding of sustainable design and detailing
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- able to work both independently and in a small team
- access to a car is a benefit due to the rural location of the office
The successful candidate would get the opportunity to work in a small design-led team in this unique environment and gain excellent hands-on experience of projects through all work stages. We are interested in supporting team members develop their careers towards running domestic jobs independently.
The salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work permanently in the UK and have fluent written and spoken English.
Apply
To apply, please submit the following via the apply button or send via email to [email protected]:
- an introduction to who you are and why you wish to join us and work in the Cotswolds – max. 300 words (applications without this may not be reviewed)
- CV with examples of work – no more than 5MB
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, class, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
No agencies, please.