London, UK
Part 1 architectural assistant
at Claridge Architects
Claridge Architects is looking for a Part 1 architectural assistant to join its team in London.
Claridge Architects is an award-winning, emerging design-led practice based in Marylebone, London. We are currently looking for a talented Part 1 assistant to join the team full-time. Candidates should possess excellent design and organisational skills together with a passion for architecture.
The successful candidate will assist with an expanding portfolio of projects at pre-planning and construction stages, ranging from one-off houses and large residential developments to complex mixed-use projects. They will also be confident, friendly and enthusiastic about working as part of a dynamic and energetic team, happy to assist wherever required.
You will become part of an eclectic and fun team and gain valuable knowledge of all stages of the projects.
Essential requirements:
- personal motivation and discipline to work independently as well as within a team environment
- clear, concise and effective written and verbal communication skills essential in working with internal teams
- ability to carefully analyse problems, in order to generate appropriate solutions
- ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
Computer skills required:
- Vectorworks experience
- strong 3D modelling skills (SketchUp)
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Additional advantageous sills:
- basic understanding of BIM
- physical model making experience
- experience working on UK planning applications
- experience on construction stages
Benefits:
- salary dependent on experience
- RIBA pension scheme contribution from the company
- 22 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service in addition to UK public and bank holidays
- discretionary three days paid holiday in addition to the basic entitlement to cover Christmas closure
- summer Fridays – the practice closes at 1 pm in August
- comprehensive programme of in-house CPD seminars one day’s personal CPD provision per year
- all staff are paid the London Living Wage minimum
- additional study leave for professional exams
- gym membership subsidiary
- social and sports eg running, marathons, social evenings, drinks out, summer trips
- kitchen, showers and secure covered cycle storage facilities
To apply for this role please submit the following items using the apply for job button below:
- your CV
- a brief PDF portfolio with examples of your work (max 8 MB)
- a short covering letter about yourself
Interviews will take place as soon as possible. No agencies please.
Due to high volumes of applications please note we are only able to respond to successful candidates. We are an equal opportunity employer. CAL encourages a positive work life balance and to create a supportive ethos in the practice.