Job Description
**Job Description**
We have an opportunity for Part II Architectural Assistants to join our London studio to work on housing, education, and urban design projects across various RIBA stages.
Our studios are made up of 50 people in London and 20 in Rotterdam. We work with focus and attention, quietly pioneering, sharing, and collaborating with each other. Sustainability and innovation are woven into our work and form the dialogue of charettes and debates. We believe that good design can only happen in a friendly, supportive, and inclusive culture. Joining our team means joining a practice that is best placed to help you develop the skills and knowledge for an exceptional career in architecture.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss or to find out more about this role, please email recruitment@maccreanorlavington.com.
**Application Deadline:** September 15, 2024
**Department:** Architecture
**Employment Type:** Full Time
**Location:** London, UK
**Workplace Type:** Hybrid
**Compensation:** £32,000 - £37,500 / year
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Researching and developing solutions to architectural problems.
- Preparing and/or commissioning measured surveys and site reports.
- Preparing presentation materials using Revit and by hand for internal and external purposes, including attending client and user presentations and incorporating feedback.
- Drafting and amending concept and detail designs using Revit and by hand.
- Establishing and integrating technical information and statutory requirements into design and production drawings, including preparation of drawings for planning and building control approval, tender, and construction purposes.
- Drafting and amending technical designs and production information using Revit and by hand.
- Preparing written specifications and contract documentation, including assisting in drafting architects' instructions and certificates.
- Attending relevant internal and external meetings, following up action points, and contributing to agenda items where appropriate.
- Attending site meetings with the project architect and contributing where appropriate.
- Attending internal project planning and office management meetings and contributing to project and office management where appropriate.
- Maintaining office and project files, preparing drawing issues, and maintaining project QA records.
- Researching project briefs, materials, and construction products and systems.
- Undertaking post-completion assessment and de-briefing for clients and building users.
- Attending in-house and external CPD activities.
- Work shadowing and observation of activities within the practice for the purpose of broadening the postholder’s professional experience and meeting the requirements of the Part 3 Examination.
**Skills Knowledge and Expertise:**
**Education and Experience:**
- Part II Architecture Degree
**Personal Skills:**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Flexible and motivated with a "can do" attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage and appraise own working practices.
- Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
**Technical Skills:**
- Excellent design ability.
- Drawing and presentation skills.
- Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp.
- Professional knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, 3dsMax, or Enscape is desirable (however, training can be provided).
- Understanding of building technologies and environmental design and ability to employ structural theories, construction techniques, and processes.
- Knowledge of technical standards, regulatory frameworks, and health and safety requirements.
**Benefits:**
For this position, we offer a pension contribution of 4%, 24 days annual leave, and fantastic career opportunities, including financial support for Part III, career mentoring, an individual training budget, and an internal CPD programme. We support healthy living with studio lunches, a wellbeing assistance programme, private GP services, and flexible working including hybrid options.
**About Maccreanor Lavington:**
Our studio culture is born out of the friendship of Richard Lavington and Gerard Maccreanor, and their shared passion for beautiful yet simple design. Today, our studios are sociable, creative, professional, and good-humoured places. We host events, provide a range of training, learning, and development opportunities, and we participate in and support education and community programmes. We are committed to being a workplace where all people thrive; a place where diversity is valued, people are treated fairly, with respect, are equal, and included. We are actively seeking to improve diversity within our profession, and we would love to hear from you. We are a Living Wage Employer.
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