London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at SNHA
SNHA is hiring a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in London, UK.
SNHA is an industry-leading mission-critical design firm. We have become a market leader in designing data centres.
As a Woolpert company, we blend applied research and strategic thinking to drive innovative and sustainable solutions to the industry’s challenging design problems.
An opportunity has arisen to join SNHA as a Part 2 architectural assistant. We are looking for people qualified in architecture who seek an architectural practice committed to supporting their growth and professional ambitions.
The Part 2 architectural assistant will be someone who wants to further develop their technical skills in architecture, who loves learning and who can work against deadlines. You should have great communication and organisation skills. Our projects are multidisciplinary and you will have the opportunity to contact and learn from different specialities.
As a Part 2 architectural assistant, your main responsibilities will be to:
- contribute to the preparation of new designs and adaptations to existing designs, drawings, specifications and schedules to suit design development and information release requirements
- contribute to the layout of projects and integrate architectural and engineering elements into a unified design for client review and approval
- contribute to the preparation of scale drawings and contract documents, for building contractors
- contribute to finding technical solutions to problems and show an understanding of good design principles
- research and solve basic problems independently
- work efficiently and deliberately to meet project milestones
- present a positive approach to daily tasks and challenges
- manage time and effort ensuring the timely completion of assigned work
Experience:
- ability to work as part of a team as well as independently (essential)
relevant experience in the architectural/construction industry (desirable) - technical skills/detailing experience (desirable)
previous experience in RIBA stages 2, 3 and 4 (desirable) - working knowledge of Office 365 – Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook (desirable)
- Revit/BIM 360 fundamentals (desirable)
- graphics: Adobe Suite, Bluebeam (desirable)
- 3D visualisation (desirable)
- AutoCAD (desirable)
What we offer:
- 31 days of annual leave including eight bank holidays
- vitality membership including private medical insurance and 50 per cent discount for Virgin Active, Nuffield or Pure Gym
- pension scheme
- payment of professional bodies’ fees
- Cycle To Work scheme
- fitness reimbursement scheme
- paid referrals in a recruitment scheme
We offer a friendly and supportive office atmosphere with events and trips throughout the year allowing employees to get to know each other and relax.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please click the apply for job button below.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy when we find a suitable applicant(s); you are therefore advised to apply as soon as possible.
This position is only available to applicants based in the United Kingdom