We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Architectural Assistant to join our Hong Kong studio on a permanent basis to work on projects related to hospitality and culture at various work stages. The successful candidate will evidence keen attention to detail and graphic ability across high-quality examples of work submitted with their applications.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a talented and close-knit team, work on exciting projects, and help the studio move from strength to strength, with excellent opportunities for career progression, whilst working in a local studio.

Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have a staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants, and surveyors across 14 offices in the UK, Hong Kong, and Australia. We are winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.

Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development, and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice.

We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment. It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.

Our benefits package includes agile, flexible, and hybrid working, annual leave increasing with long service, life assurance, study sponsorship with paid study leave, sabbaticals, employee assistance programme, subscription fees, company day out, a volunteering scheme, and enhanced learning & development opportunities.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who have the following skills:

• Master’s in architectural studies with 1-2 years working experience for a HK based practice on Alteration and Addition Projects
• Have excellent design and drawing skills
• Competent in technical detailing
• Proficient using AutoCAD, Revit, and graphic presentation software
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Fluency in English and Cantonese, both written and spoken
• Proven experience working across all work stages
• Good understanding of HK industry technical standards and statutory requirements
• Demonstrate good client-facing communication skills
• Ability to utilise analytical skills to organise and plan workload
• Developing networking and relationship building skills
• Proactive, independent, and self-motivated
• Personable, confident, and with a strong sense of team spirit
• Role model our values
• Passion to help Purcell continue to grow in Hong Kong and in neighbouring markets

It would also be an advantage if candidates possess:

• Experience of working on heritage or existing buildings
• Experience in bidding and tendering for services
• Membership with relevant industry or professional bodies

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

As world leaders in Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live. We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.

Please submit a copy of your CV and portfolio by following the application workflow at the bottom of the page. Please include details of your Right to Work in Hong Kong, as well as an available start date.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.

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