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Job Description: Architectural Assistant RIBA Part I  

     Reports to: Project Architect Works with: Design Team Appraised by: Directors, Associates and Senior Architects

Location: Based in London or Winchester but may be required to work in either location

Purpose of role: Support to the Design Team Overview of the role: Part I Architectural Assistants will typically work as part of a team, under the control of a Project Architect and will be expected to assist the team in the design and production of schemes within the office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: For Part 1 Architectural Assistants these include: Architectural — Drawing and sketching design solutions by hand — Developing schemes using 2D and 3D computer CAD packages such as Vectorworks

and Revit. — Producing 3D images using CAD and rendering packages — Creating 3D physical models — Producing reports. Knowledge of ‘Quark’ or ‘In Design’ an advantage — Producing /maintaining other documents using programmes such as Word, Excel,

PowerPoint and Photoshop. — Participating in design debate — Researching products, materials, buildings etc as directed — Making presentations within practice to staff on projects — Operating standard filing systems within office for drawings and correspondence General — Assisting in general duties in the office — Undertaking all job activities in line with Health and Safety guidance and requirements Competencies Part I Architectural Assistants are expected to demonstrate, or have the potential to demonstrate, the following competencies as listed within the ‘Graduate’ level of APLB’s competency matrix: Professional Skills — Professional exams — Strong contribution to design team — Strong design awareness and fundamental skills (quality of portfolio, graphic skills,

aesthetically conscious etc) — Represents practice professionally through quality of work; acts as an ambassador — Demonstrates commitment to architecture as career; enthusiastic and dedicated — Understands the implications of time on cost; able to compromise where necessary

Client Skills — Represents practice professionally; creates good impression — Develops greater understanding of business development skills; recognises importance

of these in ensuring success of business — Demonstrates ability to communicate well with clients; establishes rapport quickly;

interprets needs and responds appropriately

 

1008_JobDescription_Part I Architectural Assistant

— Understands impact of conflict of interest; informs more senior colleagues of client complaints

— Approachable; helpful and sincere attitude; able to explain own work to others Management — Ensures that performance standards are clear for self; questions any areas that are not

clear; results oriented — Provides upwards feedback; actions own feedback — Able to ask for advice and support when necessary; listens carefully; asks questions to

ensure understanding — Willing to learn; takes responsibility for own development — Positive team member; contributes to overall success of team; works well with others Team Skills — Co-operative and receptive; possesses positive outlook, even in face of adversity — Positive approach to work and team; willing and enthusiastic — Responsive to requests; sensitive to others; able to talk to wide range of people — Strong communicator within team; keeps others informed — Takes responsibility for own performance Project Management — Manages day-to-day workload effectively; able to juggle varied demands on time — Completes work accurately and to agreed requirements; organised; keeps desk tidy;

meets deadlines set — Maintains awareness of budget constraints; understands the need for these, and

achieves targets set — Achieves results required; possesses stamina; reliable — Contributes information to decision-making process Practice Development — Able to articulate strategic direction of practice; contributes towards achieving goals — Demonstrates consistency with design philosophy through actions — Explains new ideas and leading edge thinking from studies to colleagues wherever

possible — Demonstrates a flexible and responsive attitude when faced with change — Continues learning on the job. Proactively seeks out opportunities to enhance

knowledge and skills.

Administration & Marketing Assistant Fixed term 6 month contract (Salary is competitive and dependent on experience) ArchitecturePLB is an award winning Architectural Practice, based in London and Winchester. Our portfolio includes a broad range of educational and residential projects as well as unique civic and cultural buildings. We are looking for an Administration & Marketing Assistant to support the team of architectural staff within the friendly and collaborative environment of our London studio. We welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic and organised with good multi tasking skills and graphic design flair. They should be willing to apply themselves to all aspects of studio life from answering the phone and greeting visitors to providing marketing and bid support to Directors and managing marketing material. Key duties of the role: Administration duties include: maintaining tidy ‘front of house’, stationery, provisions, mail, petty cash, answering telephone, greeting visitors, organise refreshments for meetings Marketing duties include: support in putting together bid submission documents, award submissions, practice brochures and reports. Maintaining marketing information databases. Candidates should meet the following requirements: Essential: - Highly organised, self motivated with excellent communication skills,

ability to prioritise workload and to work to tight deadlines. - Proficient in the use of Adobe Indesign, Excel and Word - Excellent spoken and written English Desirable:

- Experience of Photoshop and Wordpress online publishing - Graphic design skills - An interest in architecture and the built environment

Education: Further or Higher Education; NVQ Level 4 or Degree level qualification The role is offered on a full time, six month fixed term basis in our London studio.

If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the above criteria, please send: - a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role - a CV (2 pages maximum) clearly setting out your qualifications and

experience Applications should be emailed to: recruitment@architectureplb.com to arrive no later than Friday 7th August 2015. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are afraid that we will only be able to respond to successful applicants. ArchitecturePLB is an equal opportunities employer. For further information about our practice please visit: www.architectureplb.co.uk