Job Title: Architectural Assistant

Contract Type: Full-time, fixed term

Place of Work: UK Studios (London, Oxford, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh)

About ADP

ADP Architecture is proud to be an Employee Owned Trust and it converted to this structure in 2017. We are BCorp certified and have ‘Gold Investors In People’ status. We know that a healthy work/life balance is important, and in addition to other competitive benefits, we offer the opportunity to have compressed working hours and a dedicated learning and development portal called ADP Academy.

We are a practice of about 80 staff in total, based in London, Oxford, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Nicosia in Cyprus and have been in operation for almost 60 years. Our projects span a wide range of sectors and scales, including education, healthcare, residential and workplace for public and private clients.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and a gold-standard investor in people – reflecting our belief that it takes a people-centred practice to create people-centred architecture. Diversity is at the heart of our success, and we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. More information about ADP can be found at www.adp-architecture.com.

The Role

Our Architectural Assistants work on projects across all of our sectors, from healthcare to higher education, and residential to commercial. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team on a range of projects and get direct access to Sector Leads who will share their specialist knowledge and skills. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality designs which align with ADP’s ethos and vision. You’ll be supported by a local director and our nationwide specialist sector directors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design development with appropriate competent technical solutions that align with our vision.
• Depending on levels of qualifications and experience, take responsibility for the preparation and integrity of design and specification information.
• Improve technical competency and understanding.
• Ensure that all work is prepared in accordance with the practice’s BIM standards and protocols.
• Work towards a full understanding of the new RIBA Plan of Work.
• Work towards professional levels of qualification by listening, observing and learning.

The role will be mainly studio-based with some flexibility for ad-hoc home working. Unfortunately, we are not able to support candidates who require a visa to work.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to careers@adp-architecture.com with ‘Architectural Assistant’ in the subject line, including your preferred studio location (e.g. Architectural Assistant Manchester).