Riba Part 1 Architectural Assistant

• Carry out professional Architectural duties and services as part of the multi-discipline design and project management Delivery Unit within Children’s Services reporting to the Principal Architect
• Work under the supervision and guidance of a qualified architect to produce drawings, sketches, designs and reports for option appraisals and feasibility studies for schemes of value between £100k and £15m
• Assist in producing designs of construction value between £100k to £4.5m
• Assist in producing full design, detailed construction information and building specification
• Obtaining planning and building control permissions and BREEAM ‘excellent’ standard design
• Keep updated the asset management set of drawings and database

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Developing knowledge and keen interest in design using different forms of construction technology
• Some experience of using various forms of contract, ideally the JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Knowledge and interest in environmental and sustainable design
• A good understanding of planning, building control and CDM regulations
• Proficient with Revit Architecture and AutoCAD
• Excellent communication capabilities with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally by explaining contractual obligations to lay people and in writing by producing concise, factual and clear reports
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Clear thinking person demonstrating attention to detail, well organised and can operate with minimal supervision
• An ambitious professional who with relevant training and coaching wants to make the next step up to a qualified Architect

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION(S), EXPERIENCE AND REGISTRATION:

• RIBA part 1 qualification, minimum 2 year experience within a commercial or Local Authority environment.