Architectural Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Portess & Richardson is a small, award winning practice, established in 1938 and based in central Peterborough. With projects located across the country, we design for a wide range of sectors including healthcare, schools, residential, commercial, sports and leisure projects.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Part 1 or Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join our team.
Key duties including
Β· Work to assist the lead Architect on projects from inception to completion
Β· Help prepare design proposals presentation works, 3D modelling.
Β· Assisting with production of design and technical drawing packages
Candidates should be:
- Qualified RIBA Part 1 or Part 2 or equivalent
- Excellent design skills together with a passion for architecture.
- Strong AutoCAD experience and hand sketching abilities.
- Strong SketchUp / Photoshop experience.
- Good communication skills; writing, drawing and face-to-face.
- The successful candidate will be confident, friendly and efficient.
- Enthusiastic and happy to assist wherever required.
- Highly self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable working to deadlines.
- Willingness to gain construction site experience.
We can provide a competitive salary working within a friendly and relaxed environment. The position is office based and is 20 minutesβ walk from the train station / Peterborough City Centre, private parking is available.
Salary negotiable depending on experience.
Applicants should email their CV .
All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.
No recruitment agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough, PE1 2PL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (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 (Β£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 Portess & Richardson'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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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