Architectural Assistant Part 2

Our Opportunity Are you passionate about design and seeking a new opportunity within a growing, innovative consultancy? Do you want to expand your skill set working on large, prestigious projects, as part of a supportive, collaborative team? Are you knowledgeable and forward-thinking about architecture, with a genuine creative vision, and a desire to learn more? At Pick Everard, we offer inspiring careers for exceptional people. We are looking for a Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join our growing Architectural team within our thriving London office, in the heart of the capital. This is an opportunity to add real value within an experienced and ambitious team, and help shape the future of our architectural offering as a practice. We offer fantastic leadership and a friendly, knowledgable team who will be able to nurture new talent, and offer fast-track career development opportunities. Pick Everard are proud to be able to offer the successful candidate the opportunity to progress, and develop their skills, working on a number of schemes across sectors. This role will however have a particular focus towards the private sector, to include: Residential, Workplace, and Mixed-use markets. In addition to this you will also have the opportunity to support on an array of schemes, including blue light, commercial, custodial, education, healthcare, industrial, and leisure. This role offers agile working, and a positive culture that prioritises people. We are seeking a design focused individual with real creative flair and ambition, so if you feel you feel this is the role for you, apply today! Key Responsibilities:

• Remaining focused on achieving Part 3
• Absorbing information and learning from others
• Embedding into the team and offering support
• Having excellent hand-drawing skills
• Being exposed to various sectors across all RIBA stages
  
• Being involved in architectural and company wide forums and groups
• Always supporting the company vision and disciplines objectives
• Undertaking regular CPD activities to build an awareness of building legislation and technology changes
  

Are you interested in finding out more? Contact us today! Please note that if successful in your application, you may be required to work on projects requiring BPSS security checks. As part of the clearance process, you will be required to inform us if you have lived/worked overseas for more than 6 months in the last 3 years, and if so, you should expect to be asked to provide documentation to support this. About You We ensure our Architectural Assistants are involved in all aspects of our projects. You will work alongside talented mentors to help you broaden your experience and develop your career. You will be encouraged and supported to enhance your design and technical skills and take on new responsibilities, to ensure that you grow as an individual and are able to develop and nurture your unique talents. We are proud to offer the successful candidate real scope and opportunity to progress within our evolving business. Key Requirements:

• RIBA Part 2 qualification achieved, and undertaking or planning to undertake Part 3
  
• Passionate about design
• Basic design and technical knowledge and understanding of sustainability objectives
• Ability to model and produce design and working drawings to a good standard under supervision, and proficient at expressing your design ideas through hand drawings or rough sketching
• Basic specification and materials knowledge, ability to use NBS, and knowledge of technical standards
• Good attitude towards multitasking and working to tight deadlines
• Good clarity and confidence in communication; writing, drawing, on screen and in person
• Good self-motivation, friendly, efficient, and enthusiastic attitude, and ability to work collaboratively
• Proficient at REVIT and fluency in Microsoft office

About Us

At Pick Everard, we work together to make the extraordinary a reality. We are looking for exceptional new talent to be a part of our journey as we move forward through our ambitious five-year Business Plan.

We are an independent award-winning property and construction consultancy firm, operating within the industry, providing complete integrated service delivery to help our clients deliver better solutions across real estate, infrastructure and the natural environment.

We are at the forefront of the industry and enjoy a culture that is centred around being creative, professional, compassionate, client-oriented and fun.

Our recent successes include:

• Listed as an NCE100 Consultancy and AJ100 Practice
• Named a Top 150 Consultancy by Building Magazine
• Recognised as a leading Financial Times Consultancy
• Winners of the Association of Consulting Engineers (ACE) Awards, Best Business Performance of the Year – Large Consultancy
• Winners at the RICS Awards – Infrastructure category
• An Investors in People and Investors in Excellence accredited business
• Winners at the Enterprising Women Awards

Through our remarkable history we have already established the sound principles of success and we have the vision and ambition to be even better, as we move forward into a very bright future. We’re growing and we need more experts onboard. Join us and we will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you’ll be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

To learn more about why it is good to work here please visit our website and follow us on social media. Be part of it.

Remuneration / benefits

We value and promote a positive work-life balance and encourage every member of our team to get involved with charity, sports, community, and company events. Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. We are also a responsible employer and Investors in People accredited business.

You will receive an attractive salary that will match your skills and experience, as well as the following benefits:

• Stakeholder pension
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Childcare benefits
• Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
• Long service awards
• Annual BeingPickEverard awards
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Discount Scheme
• Professional subscriptions
• Season ticket loan or car loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Please note we are not accepting speculative CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.