Part II Architectural Assistant

at  Purcell

We are looking for exceptional Part II Architectural Assistants to join our London studio. This is an excellent opportunity to join our talented team. The successful candidate should evidence keen attention to detail and high-quality examples of their work with their application. You will need to be agile and flexible, with a can-do attitude, a willingness to learn with the ability to graphically represent conceptual thinking.
Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 280 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.
Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.
It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.
Our benefits package includes agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH) annual leave increasing with long service, life assurance, study sponsorship with paid study leave, sabbaticals, employee assistance programme, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, virtual GP service, subscription fees, company day out, a volunteering scheme and enhanced learning & development opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities
Learn, apply, share the core expertise and specialisms of Purcell
Work closely with our existing core team for ongoing projects
Assist in the production of 2D and 3D drawings and models
Contribute to developing concept, schematic and detail design packages
Attend site surveys and visits
Preparation of high quality presentation documents
Contributing to the development of a competent team
Demonstrate and encourage ‘One Family’ value
Develop and enhance our design reputation.
Adherence to technical standards - Purcell & wider industry
Contributing to winning work, project delivery and project profitability
Skills and Qualifications:
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in architectural studies equivalent to Part 1
Master’s degree in architectural studies equivalent to Part 2
Proficiency in 2D drafting such as AutoCAD, 3D modelling in Sketchup and in Photoshop and/or other graphic presentation software
An interest in contemporary and traditional design in complex historic contexts
Proactive ‘can do’ attitude
Ability to manage self, work under pressure, and to meet deadlines
Personable, confident and with a strong sense of team spirit
Desirable:
Experience using BIM software (REVIT)
Design capabilities including good hand-drawing and sketching skills
Good presentation skills (Visual, written & spoken) and contribution to high quality documentation
Understanding of industry technical standards and statutory requirements
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.
Please submit a copy of your CV and portfolio by following the application workflow at the bottom of the page. Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.
As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.

Please refer the Job description for details