Sheldon Peever Studio is hiring a Part 2 or 3 architectural assistant to join its team in St Albans, UK.

Role: architectural assistant (Part 2)

Location: St Albans, hybrid

Practice: Sheldon Peever Studio

Sheldon Peever Studio is a design-led architectural practice specialising in high-quality residential projects across St Albans and the surrounding areas. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated architectural assistant (Part 2) with a minimum of two years’ practical experience to join our growing team on a freelance contract basis.

The successful candidate will have strong design and technical skills, be proactive in their approach to work and demonstrate knowledge of the UK planning and building control process.

Role and responsibilities

The role will involve supporting projects across a range of RIBA work stages, with responsibilities including:

assisting in the design and development of residential projects from concept through to technical stages
preparing planning, Building Regulations and construction drawing packages
producing planning applications and supporting documentation
liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, contractors and clients where required
preparing and coordinating drawings, schedules and presentation material
assisting with technical detailing and specification development
carrying out site visits (supervised)
supporting project coordination and administration across multiple live projects
assisting with project delivery and maintaining design quality throughout the process
undertaking research into planning policy, Building Regulations and technical requirements

Skills and experience required

Essential:

Part 2 architectural qualification
minimum two years’ practical experience within a UK architectural practice
located in or around Hertfordshire for site visit
knowledge of UK planning and Building Regulations
strong design, technical and communication skills
ability to manage workload across multiple projects
excellent written and verbal communication skills
knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Vectorworks
strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Desirable:

experience of residential projects within the UK
knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work
experience preparing planning submissions and technical drawing packages
full UK driving licence and access to a car for site visits and project-related travel

Personal attributes:

self-motivated and proactive
positive and collaborative attitude
strong problem-solving skills
enthusiastic about high-quality residential design
keen to learn and develop professionally

What we offer:

hybrid working arrangement with a balance of studio and home working
the role is offered on a freelance contract basis
opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of RIBA work stages
direct involvement in projects and exposure to clients from an early stage
experience within a small, friendly and design-focused practice
opportunity for professional growth and development with increasing responsibility
a varied role with involvement in residential projects from concept through to delivery
hourly rate subject to level of experience; please state on your covering letter your hourly rate expectations

To apply, please us the ‘apply for job’ button below, including relevant portfolio examples of high specification private residential work only, demonstrating experience over all RIBA work stages, confirmation of your qualifications, experience and skill set

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