PART I ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT x2

Working at Fleming Architects

Fleming Architects is a British Architectural Practice that encompasses architecture and interior design. Our work is predominantly private residential projects, which range from renovations, extensions, new builds, conversions, and work on listed buildings.

Most of our projects encompass all the relevant RIBA stages which means you have the chance to see your designs from concept to completion. As well as a robust infrastructure; all the necessary design packages and regular CPD’s, we maintain a rich, varied and exciting training program and are always open to ideas about what would help your development and benefit the company and team as a whole. We offer generous support and career progression with us is structured yet bespoke to each person’s particular skills and strengths. The team are loyally reflective of the company’s success – a large proportion have been with us for many years.

The Role

We currently have an opportunity for two Part I’s with the necessary skills to work across all RIBA Stages (0-7) on new build and existing schemes. Good knowledge and understanding of Adobe CS package is essential as are hand drawing skills. Prior knowledge of Vectorworks would be helpful as would 3D software experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Turning initial sketches into digital sketches using Sketch up and Photoshop
• Dedicated to supporting one Associate and the MD (with occasional support to the wider team as and when asked)
• Self management of personal task list and flagging of any schedule clashes, deadline issues or availability
• D & A design
• Drawing and sketching design solutions by hand
• Developing schemes using a CAD package (Vectorworks).
• Producing and submitting planning applications
• Producing and maintaining other documents using MS Office and Adobe CS

Key Qualities:
• Positive approach to work and team; willing and enthusiastic
• Proactively seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills
• Demonstrates a flexible and responsive attitude when faced with change
• Organised/reliable; keeps desk tidy; timesheets up to date, meets deadlines set
• Good communication skills; ensures briefs are clear for self; questions any areas that are not clear
• Client Skills; represents practice professionally; creates a good impression, helpful

Additional Responsibilities:
• Taking responsibility for expansion of own material/construction/design knowledge
• Expanding knowledge of historic country houses and traditional house design principles to help inform the work we do
• Follows established filing systems within the office for drawings and correspondence, plus any other Practice processes
• Being mindful of the principles of conservation and having awareness of the many resources out there (English Heritage/SPAB etc) to be used throughout the design process
• Maintains awareness of the project as a whole, ensures work is carried out within the budget/time constraints

What we offer in return:
• Friendly, supportive team
• Opportunity to develop quickly
• Great office culture; weekly Pilates, days out, Seasonal events
• Beautiful, quiet, rural location
• On-site parking

Location: Cotswolds, UK Hours: 9:00am-17:30pm, working in house Mon-Fri
Salary: £20,000-£24,000 DOE
Start date: ASAP

In your application, please include your CV, small example of your portfolio, a one-page cover letter, salary expectations and whether you are eligible to work in the UK. 

Please note, this is an in-house role - due to nature of the role and projects we undertake, remote working is not suitable.