Architect/Architectural Assistant Part 2 - London

Scope of work

• Liaise closely with the Project Lead in the design development of the scheme with regular interim meetings.
• Responsible for the preparation of new designs and adaptations to existing designs, drawings, specifications and schedules to suit design development and information release requirements.
• Independently evaluate, select and apply knowledge of design and construction techniques.
• Liaise with consultants and relevant statutory authorities to establish the conceptual framework.
• Assist the Project Lead in the coordination of the design team on a day-to-day basis and in maintaining good working relationships.
• Instruct, clarify and develop design studies with individual members of the team.
• Attend client meetings and presentations as necessary.
• Contribute to the layout of projects and integrate architectural and engineering elements into a unified design for client review and approval.
• Contribute to the preparation of scale drawings, and contract documents, for building contractors.
• Contribute to the administration of construction documents and provide periodic onsite observation of work during construction to monitor specification compliance.
• Contribute to finding technical solutions to problems and show understanding of good design principles.

Requirements

• BA/BSc/BArch (Essential).
• MArch (Essential).
• Registration with ARB and RIBA, and/or equivalent overseas professional body (Desirable).

Benefits, as stated by the firm

• Liaise closely with the Project Lead in the design development of the scheme with regular interim meetings.
• Responsible for the preparation of new designs and adaptations to existing designs, drawings, specifications and schedules to suit design development and information release requirements.
• Independently evaluate, select and apply knowledge of design and construction techniques.
• Liaise with consultants and relevant statutory authorities to establish the conceptual framework.
• Assist the Project Lead in the coordination of the design team on a day-to-day basis and in maintaining good working relationships.
• Instruct, clarify and develop design studies with individual members of the team.
• Attend client meetings and presentations as necessary.
• Contribute to the layout of projects and integrate architectural and engineering elements into a unified design for client review and approval.
• Contribute to the preparation of scale drawings, and contract documents, for building contractors.
• Contribute to the administration of construction documents and provide periodic onsite observation of work during construction to monitor specification compliance.
• Contribute to finding technical solutions to problems and show understanding of good design principles.

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