Architectural Assistant with minimum two years UK practice experience/Architectural Technologist

About us

Zebra Architects are a friendly, established practice based in Worcester, working nationally on a diverse array of projects from bespoke private homes to medium-to-large scale housing developments, care, independent schools, student accommodation and various sports and leisure schemes.  We pride ourselves on high-quality, carefully crafted design while ensuring that our clients and their budgets are well looked after.

We are a close-knit and supportive team, situated adjacent to the golf course and canal, consisting of Architects, architectural assistants, technologists, landscape architects and visualisers.  Having recently moved to new, larger offices, with lots of exciting upcoming projects, we are seeking two new faces to join our team. 

Opportunities

• Architectural Assistant with minimum two years UK practice experience.  Residential experience would be highly advantageous with an understanding of planning requirements and building regulations essential. 

You would be working under the guidance of Senior Architects / Directors on multiple projects from concept to completion, both independently and as part of a team.

You will need to be able to demonstrate strong autocad ability, photoshop skills and Sketchup/3D modelling.  The ideal candidate would be creative & design-focused with good presentation skills. 

OR

• Architectural Technologist with minimum two years UK practice experience.

You will need to be able to demonstrate strong autocad ability and be able to show a firm understanding of UK building regulations, with knowledge of lifetime homes, HQI and BREEAM beneficial.  You would be working under a senior Architect / senior technologist producing working drawing packages on a variety of projects, coordinating with consultants, liaising with clients / contractors and reviewing sub-contractor information, developing technical details to suit bespoke designs. 

Salary & Development

We offer competitive salaries, dependent upon experience.  Zebra are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

Zebra value a progressive and inquisitive attitude to design & detailing and offer motivated staff an increasing level of responsibility on projects.  Excellent opportunities and case studies are available to those wishing to undertake Part 3, or CIAT qualifications, and the open plan nature of our office encourages knowledge sharing and development. 

Parking is provided, and shower facilities for those wishing to cycle. We focus on promoting a healthy work-life balance and we actively organise social events for the team.

If you want to be a part of our dynamic and friendly company then in the first instance please send your CV and a small example of portfolio work to hello@zebraarchitects.co.uk .  If we invite you to interview then please bring a portfolio of practice work.

We can’t wait to hear from you!