We're recruiting for a creative & innovative Architectural Assistant, to join our London team
The role provides an exciting opportunity to develop your career with a variety of projects from inception to completion. We require an individual willing to take initiative and demonstrate responsibility.
Woldon Architects is an award-winning contemporary design practice committed to improving the world around us with imagination and expertise. As the practice enters its second decade the practice team, now numbering 20, offers a renewed sense of purpose and dynamism at an exciting point of change. Led by Directors Robert, Tom and Phil, the professionalism and passion of the team heralds an ever-growing scope of project and depth of experience.
Our work includes residential, workspace and hospitality projects in both urban and rural locations, serving a wide variety of businesses, estates and private clients. The practice has offices in London and the Cotswolds.
We are an enthusiastic team, who enjoy taking a proactive and positive approach to our work. We are a friendly and social Practice and maintain a strong work-life balance. We are currently working on a hybrid model of three days in the office and two remotely.
Experience and Role
You will have experience working in a UK practice and on UK projects. A knowledge of project work stages and organisation of drawings will be required. You should have excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with other team members. Proficiency in CAD drawing, ideally in MicroStation and 3D visualisation is required and the ability to sketch by hand is desirable. A commitment both to innovative design and professional rigour will need to be demonstrated. Experience of video production would also be desirable.
The role will involve working on projects through all RIBA work stages. We expect individuals to be capable of independent working and within a dynamic team. You will also be expected to report to a senior Architect and the Directors. We are looking for someone who will share our enjoyment and enthusiasm for our work.
Essential Skills
- Excellent communication
- An understanding of construction methods and detailing
- An understanding of NBS specifications
- An understanding of Building Regulations and relevant legislation
- An enthusiastic designer
- Knowledge of 3D visualization
- Ability to work as a team and collaborate with colleagues and other consultants
- An understanding of Planning system and strategic policies
- An ability to work to deadlines
The practice offers competitive salaries, subject to experience. Please send your CV with examples of your work. Applications may be made by email to hr@woldon.com or by mail to the respective office. No agencies please.
Woldon Architects
112 Great Western Studios
Alfred Road
London, W2 5EU
Competitive salary offered.
