Architect Assistant required to join a multi disciplinary consultancy in Oxford.

Our client is an award winning company with a number of offices located in the UK. 

They have an exciting new role for an Architect Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely within a team of experienced Architects, Technicians and Technologists.

You will be appointed to work alongside a Senior Architect working on a number of interesting projects.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual with a “can-do” attitude. You will need to be IT literate & proficient in AutoCAD. Proficiency in ArchiCAD and Sketchup would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed planning drawings for a range of planning applications
• Production of measured building surveys
• Prepare Building Regulations applications
• Prepare working drawings and construction notes for development projects
• Assist with management of construction projects
• Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Project Leader, Senior Architect or Senior Technician

Requirements:

• Evidence of a good design understanding e.g. a good design portfolio
• An understanding of the planning system would be advantageous but not essential
• IT literate & proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in ArchiCAD and Sketchup advantageous but not essential
• Previous design experience advantageous
• Previous exposure to works on site would be advantageous
• Good communication skills
• Strength in time management, administration and organization
• Able to take initiative in response to direction or instruction
• Ability and confidence in dealing with clients
• Strong characters, confident and good networking skills
• Flexible and adaptable

Benefits:

• Excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
• Discretionary Performance Related Profit Sharing Scheme 
• Payment towards appropriate professional memberships and attendance at relevant CPD events
• Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab vouchers
• Optional Private Healthcare Scheme 
• 33 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays plus your Birthday off
• Additional day’s holiday for every 3 years of service and time off for approved training
• Workplace pension scheme