WE ARE HIRING

Architectural Assistant

CVs showing both education and experience to enquiries@croftarchitecture.com

Croft Architecture Limited is an AWARD WINNING RIBA Chartered Practice with a wide range of clients in a variety of working sectors including education, commercial, residential and medical.

We're a client focussed company that measures success by delivering quality in line with client needs and expectations. We aim to continually improve our performance and are resultantly systems and technology minded.

We provides a supportive learning environment with good opportunities for learning, self-improvement and further career opportunities.

Current work includes multi-million pound development projects, new build private houses, listed building restorations, community buildings, schools and commercials projects. 

Role Summary

We are presently working on a number of exciting commissions, and have a job vacancy for a positive and pro-active individual to join our team.

A permanent full time position is immediately available for an enthuastic and talented Architectural Asssitant. The position will include working on an interesting range of new design projects in the education, residential, commercial and medical sectors.

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistants or recently qualified Architects to join our friendly team. The level of responsibility would depend on experience, but you would be heavily involved in project through all the stages, from concept design, through planning, detailed design and on to site.

Range of work and responsibility gives excellent experience and opportunity for advancement to Part 3 and beyond. 

Successful applicants should have achieved a 1st or 2.1 honours diploma / masters degree or equivalent, have the right to work in the UK and have UK experience, ideally within the private residential sector. You must be able to demonstrate strong design and technical / detailing skills, and confidence to work autonomously and as part of a team. Good hand drawing skills are a bonus.

Office, 5 minutes from the M6 with a strong social emphasis including annual trips out, sports, office lunches and drinks. 

Essential and desirable criteria

The ideal candidate will have a Degree, Masters or a Post Graduate Diploma with some practical experience. Part II qualified on a course accredited by the RIBA and ARB.

The successful job applicant will need to demonstrate the following skills and personal assets.

• A good knowledge and awareness of Architecture and other design.
• An enthusiastic and committed work ethic.
• A commitment to continual improvement.
• A professional image and appearance.
• A thorough and organised approach and comfortably able to manage themselves and others.
• Excellent English language and communication skills supported by confident presentation skills.
• A detailed knowledge of UK Building Regulations and technical design solutions.
• Experienced in timely and organised management of design commissions and office workload from inception to completion.
• Accurate, efficient, inventive and creative technical and detailing skills supported by fast, effective presentation of work.
• A proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and office programmes. A familiarity of Photoshop, and 3D packages will be beneficial.
• Excellent English language and communication skills supported by confident presentation skills.
• Candidates must be eligible to work within the UK, hold a UK valid driver’s license and have the use of a car.

Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate:

• An understanding of the business of Architecture.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual that has relevant on the job project experience. Candidates must embrace the company values of Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, Improvement, and excellence in what you do.

Candidates must be self-motivated and possess excellent commercial awareness, forecasting and budgeting skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients.

The successful application will need to be able to quickly establish working relationships with a variety of people and thrive in a varied and fast paced environment.

It is preferable for applicants to live within a commutable distance to our offices at in Stafford.

You will join on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits, alongside the opportunity to work in a well-established and friendly company.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits relevant to experience and skills

Opportunities for progression and a long-term career

22 days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays) 

Pension

On-site parking

CPDs.

The office is located within easy reach of the M6, the train station and good alternative transport links to Birmingham, Derby and Stoke-on-Trent.

Croft Architecture is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you. Please apply with a covering letter,  CV and portfolio showing both design and technical design skills to enquiries@croftarchitecture.com

Let's Talk

In the meantime, if you need anything further, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01785 248542 or drop us an email.

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