Architectural Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Wrexham, Wolverhampton
Salary: £ Negotiable (dependent on experience) plus an excellent suite of benefits including:
- Career development plan - including a wide range of training opportunities.
- Life Assurance x 3 Salary
- Early finish every Friday at 1545 hrs
- 24 days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Monday to Friday working pattern, 37.5 hours per week.
- Strong commitment to employee wellbeing and support.
The Role
Darwin Group is the UK‘s leading modular construction provider for the Healthcare Sector, providing unique design and build projects that are delivered in half the time associated with traditional construction methods. They offer a complete turnkey solution, owning all stages of the design and build process through their in-house team of more than 150 Design and Construction specialists.
Darwin Group is a family-owned business that is rapidly growing and has been recognised as one of the 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain in 2015 by the London Stock Exchange Group and placed in the top 1000 of Europe`s Fastest-Growing Companies 2022 by the Financial Times.
As an Architectural Assistant your duties will include working on design projects across the business using the Revit package and other 3D BIM software in accordance with company procedures, contract documents and all relevant design standards. As an Architectural Assistant at Darwin, you will work in a modern, innovative and smart team of architects, designers, planning consultants and engineers.
The Architectural Assistant you will work to support design compliances and statutory applications including BREEAM, planning, highways work, drainage connections, service upgrades, BRUKL‘s and EPC‘s. You will ensure statutory regulation and planning compliances on all projects are kept up to date and assist in the production of high-quality 3D renders for presentation purposesThe Person
The successful candidate for the position of Architectural Assistant will possess keen interest to build a career within Architecture and as such applications from early-stage career candidates or recent Architecture degree graduates are also warmly welcomed.
Darwin Group are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Part 1 or experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant with outstanding design and presentation skills to join their thriving team.
You will be experienced in using Autodesk Revit and other 3D software and keen to make a positive impact to Darwin‘s team and their fascinating customer base. Excellent training and progression are available with the role which will initially be site based at their new Telford Head Office.To apply
If you are looking to enjoy exceptional career development and make both a difference and an impact on and to a rapidly growing business, please contact Ben Cottriall with a current CV to arrange an initial discussion.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Architectural Assistant roles across Consilium Recruit's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £53,072 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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