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Part 2 Architectural Assistant / Recently Qualified Architect
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- Leeds
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £30,000 - £36,000 Per Annum
Job Description
We're looking for a Part 2 Architectural Assistant or Recently Qualified Architect to join a growing team delivering high-quality residential care and retirement living developments across the UK.
Based at our client's modern Leeds office, conveniently located just off the M62, you'll become part of a collaborative team specialising in designing communities that genuinely improve quality of life. Their projects focus on creating modern care homes and retirement living developments that combine thoughtful design with technical excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious architectural professional looking to build their experience across all RIBA work stages. Working alongside experienced architects, technologists and development professionals, you'll gain exposure to projects from concept design through to completion while developing your technical, design and project delivery skills.
The Role
As a Part 2 Architectural Assistant or Recently Qualified Architect, you'll support the design and delivery of projects across all RIBA work stages, contributing to high-quality architectural solutions from initial concept through to construction.
Working within a multidisciplinary development team, you'll gain valuable experience across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, planning applications, technical design and site delivery, on a range of residential and specialist accommodation schemes.
About the Projects
You'll contribute to a portfolio of award-winning residential care and retirement living developments, including:
Care homes
Retirement living communities
Multi-room residential accommodation
Mixed-use and specialist residential developments
Many schemes are delivered on a full turnkey basis, providing the opportunity to experience every stage of the development process, from land acquisition and planning through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Project Delivery
Assist in the design and development of projects across all RIBA work stages.
Produce high-quality architectural drawings, presentation material and technical information using Revit and AutoCAD.
Support planning applications, Building Regulations submissions and detailed design packages.
Develop creative design solutions that respond to client briefs, planning policy and technical requirements.
Contribute to design reviews and project meetings with internal teams and external consultants.
Project Coordination
Work collaboratively with architects, consultants, contractors and the wider development team.
Assist in coordinating project information to ensure designs are accurate, coordinated and compliant.
Attend site visits and design team meetings to monitor progress and help resolve design and construction queries.
Support the successful delivery of projects through all project stages.
Professional Development
Receive mentoring from experienced Architects and senior team members.
Gain exposure to project management and client liaison responsibilities.
Continue developing your technical knowledge, design skills and professional experience towards becoming a Project Architect.
Contribute ideas that enhance design quality, project delivery and working practices.
Requirements
Essential
RIBA Part 2 qualified or recently qualified Architect (ARB registered or working towards registration).
Experience within a UK architectural practice.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning processes and construction methods.
Strong design, communication and presentation skills.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative approach to working within a team.
Desirable
Experience working on residential or care sector projects.
Knowledge of BIM workflows.
Experience across multiple RIBA work stages.
Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering thoughtful, buildable architecture.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £30,000-£38,000, depending on experience.
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
5% matched pension contribution.
Private healthcare.
Flexible working arrangements.
Genuine opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility.
Mentoring and support towards professional development and career progression.
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential and specialist developments.
A supportive, collaborative working environment focused on design excellence and professional growth.
Apply
If you're looking to develop your architectural career within a specialist practice delivering meaningful residential projects from concept through to completion, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply using the link provided or contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for a confidential discussion and further information
Based at our client's modern Leeds office, conveniently located just off the M62, you'll become part of a collaborative team specialising in designing communities that genuinely improve quality of life. Their projects focus on creating modern care homes and retirement living developments that combine thoughtful design with technical excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious architectural professional looking to build their experience across all RIBA work stages. Working alongside experienced architects, technologists and development professionals, you'll gain exposure to projects from concept design through to completion while developing your technical, design and project delivery skills.
The Role
As a Part 2 Architectural Assistant or Recently Qualified Architect, you'll support the design and delivery of projects across all RIBA work stages, contributing to high-quality architectural solutions from initial concept through to construction.
Working within a multidisciplinary development team, you'll gain valuable experience across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, planning applications, technical design and site delivery, on a range of residential and specialist accommodation schemes.
About the Projects
You'll contribute to a portfolio of award-winning residential care and retirement living developments, including:
Care homes
Retirement living communities
Multi-room residential accommodation
Mixed-use and specialist residential developments
Many schemes are delivered on a full turnkey basis, providing the opportunity to experience every stage of the development process, from land acquisition and planning through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Project Delivery
Assist in the design and development of projects across all RIBA work stages.
Produce high-quality architectural drawings, presentation material and technical information using Revit and AutoCAD.
Support planning applications, Building Regulations submissions and detailed design packages.
Develop creative design solutions that respond to client briefs, planning policy and technical requirements.
Contribute to design reviews and project meetings with internal teams and external consultants.
Project Coordination
Work collaboratively with architects, consultants, contractors and the wider development team.
Assist in coordinating project information to ensure designs are accurate, coordinated and compliant.
Attend site visits and design team meetings to monitor progress and help resolve design and construction queries.
Support the successful delivery of projects through all project stages.
Professional Development
Receive mentoring from experienced Architects and senior team members.
Gain exposure to project management and client liaison responsibilities.
Continue developing your technical knowledge, design skills and professional experience towards becoming a Project Architect.
Contribute ideas that enhance design quality, project delivery and working practices.
Requirements
Essential
RIBA Part 2 qualified or recently qualified Architect (ARB registered or working towards registration).
Experience within a UK architectural practice.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning processes and construction methods.
Strong design, communication and presentation skills.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative approach to working within a team.
Desirable
Experience working on residential or care sector projects.
Knowledge of BIM workflows.
Experience across multiple RIBA work stages.
Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering thoughtful, buildable architecture.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £30,000-£38,000, depending on experience.
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
5% matched pension contribution.
Private healthcare.
Flexible working arrangements.
Genuine opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility.
Mentoring and support towards professional development and career progression.
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential and specialist developments.
A supportive, collaborative working environment focused on design excellence and professional growth.
Apply
If you're looking to develop your architectural career within a specialist practice delivering meaningful residential projects from concept through to completion, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply using the link provided or contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for a confidential discussion and further information