Part 2 - Architectural Assistant

Millar + Howard Workshop, (MHW), based near Stroud, Gloucestershire are looking for an enthusiastic Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join their team.

Tech savvy rural practice is looking to expand its current team.  Recent projects include treehouses, wedding venues, work on listed buildings & eco hotel spaces.  These sit alongside a solid body of crafted built work including unique one-off houses, multi house custom build schemes and various innovative public and commercial buildings.

MHW wants to work with the most creative and exciting minds in and around architecture. We have an agenda for culture change towards net zero, biodiversity revitalisation, and the deep connection of people and place. We use innovative technology where we can to further this. To change culture you also need to tell great stories. With an increasing range of exciting projects and areas of research, we are considering people who are up for, and fantastic at, telling great stories though their architecture, and who are excited by occupying the sometimes unnerving space at the edge of innovation. 

We are a busy small practice, working out of the top floor of an old listed mill building in the Stroud Valleys; a beautiful and vibrant area in the heart of the Cotswolds, recently vote best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times.

Our office uses Vectorworks, Revit, Blender and Unreal Engine.

We welcome applications from candidates:

-        With excellent design and graphical skills including the ability to develop visuals for projects using 3D computer modelling

-        Keen to contribute to the collaborative and friendly studio culture

-        Who are enthusiastic and show initiative

-        Have good written and spoken English skills and the ability to communicate with the team, clients and collaborators

-        Individuals with experience working in a design led practice with a passion for innovation and craft.

-        Confident working independently and taking on high levels of responsibility

-        Working knowledge of the UK Building Regulations and Plan of Works

-        Applicants must have a RIBA Part 1 and Part 2 architectural qualification

Please note that all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Benefits:

Flexi-time policy

Annual leave allowance starting at 23.5 days per year + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

As a practice we believe we have a strong studio-based design culture.

Friendly and collaborative office environment with a flat management structure.

Career and personal development support

We encourage a good work-life balance

Beautiful work setting

The opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects alongside our more experienced staff. The roles will be very practical and you will get to learn and experience all stages of a project. 

Flexible start date for the right candidate (Ideal start date January 2025)

Salary

• Part 2's – from £26,000 upwards depending on experience.

Location: The office is based in a characterful converted mill building along a canal in the Golden Valley of the beautiful Cotswolds, percolating in a rich cultural heritage of art, craft, and industry.  Please note that this role is office based and that we are in a rural location with limited public transport.

Please send CV and Portfolio to jobs@mhworkshop.co.uk.  If your portfolio is greater than 5MB please send via a download service or link to your website if applicable.

Interviews will take place in our office in December 2024.

In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy Policy which can be read on our privacy policy page on our website. www.mhworkshop.co.uk/privacy-policy/

Please note that any job offer would be subject to satisfactory references and is subject to satisfactory eligibility to work in the United Kingdom checks.

Closing date Wednesday 4th December 2024, we may close applications early if we find the right candidate, so encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Strictly no agencies

If you have not heard from us by the 23rd December 2024, then you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to give specific feedback.