Part II Architectural Assistant / Recently qualified Architect

David Carpenter Architect

Date: 9 hours ago
City: Edinburgh, Scotland
Contract type: Full time

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of our team to develop initial scheme design, prepare Planning Submission drawings, coordinated drawing packages, Building Warrant submissions and site visits.

The role

You will contribute to a range of projects across Scotland and northern England with responsibilities likely to include:

  • Design development from feasibility and concept through to detailed proposals
  • Strong technical ability and able to produce technical design and production information through RIBA Stages 3-5
  • Coordination with consultants, specialists and contractors
  • Good communication skills and ability to work with external consultants and clients
  • Site visits, inspections and support during construction
  • Responsibilities will evolve in line with your experience, interests and strengths.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

  • Motivated and eager to succeed within their profession
  • Comfortable at preparing drawings for Planning or Building Warrant Submissions
  • Good technical skills and knowledge that can be developed within the practice
  • Proactive and willing to take on responsibilities
  • Fluent in AutoCAD and/or REVIT
  • Sketchup/Vray 3D rendering experience would be beneficial but not essential
  • Knowledge of NBS Spec Writing (dependent on position being applied for)

Professional development

We actively support professional development, including structured CPD, mentoring, and opportunities to take on increasing responsibility within the practice. We have in the past mentored several Part 2 students who have went on the become chartered architects.

Depending on a candidates experience and ambition, we are supportive and encourage further training relevant to the workplace.

We offer

  • competitive salary, dependant on experience
  • bonus culture
  • membership of company's pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Chartership fees - we are a RIAS and RIBA Practice
  • 32 days annual leave allowance inclusive of bank holidays
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

To apply

Please email your CV and portfolio to as PDF attachments.

Please do not submit portfolio links.

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Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applicants. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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