Architectural Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
DOMENECH DESIGNS LTD is a fast-growing architectural practice that provides homeowners with architectural planning & construction drawings, structural engineering, and party wall services. We are currently doing over 150 projects per year, and we are looking to hire an architectural assistant trainee or intern to help the design team deliver these projects.
Your principal responsibilities will include site surveys, preparing planning feasibility reports, design and access statements, planning submissions, supporting the design team and contributing to the delivery on a variety of residential and commercial schemes. You will be required to do 2D drawings.
Skills & Experience Required:
You will have excellent computer skills including both 2D and 3D software capabilities, AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. You must demonstrate strong technical detailing abilities to produce clear and informative drawings in your portfolio.
You will also be responsible for submitting planning applications. You will be willing to engage in all parts of the design and documentation process, working alongside a small team. You have a proven ability to deliver all aspects of a project, both independently and as part of a team. You must have strong communication skills as you will be dealing with clients, contractors, and the council.
You are required to attend our office in North London and have your own car in order to visit clients around London.
Please apply by CV and covering letter with work samples as PDFs.
www.domenechdesign.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Internship
Pay: From £17,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Architectural Assistant roles across DOMENECH DESIGNS LTD'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 General.
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 £17,000 - £17,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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