Part I Architectural Assistant

Part I Architectural Assistant - Glasgow

Full time, Fixed Term Contract

Our Glasgow studio is looking for a newly graduated, talented, and ambitious Part I architectural assistant to work with us on our high-profile projects across Scotland, the UK and around the world. As a Part I architectural assistant you will work within interdisciplinary BDP project teams with architects, urbanists, engineers, and designers to help deliver challenging projects, across a broad range of sectors, to the highest quality. Our current projects range in scale, from temporary installations to inspiring public buildings, much of our work involves creative reuse of existing buildings and net zero carbon strategies to respond to the climate emergency. You will have the opportunity to work within teams, both small and large, to help shape the direction of all the projects you work on.

About the role

You will be working closely with multi-disciplinary design teams helping in the creation of conceptual design proposals and in the production of presentation-style images, using a variety software media.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Concept design production from briefing information to presentation images
• Physical model making and sketching to communicate design concepts and principles
• Creation of concept massing model options in a variety of software platforms
• Development of preferred concept option into presentation standard models
• Creation of Revit models from concept through to production of information stages
• Rendering of model images in specialist software (Primarily Revit/Enscape based)
• Development of masterplan and building plans and elevational and sectional drawings
• Post production work in Photoshop to Revit/Enscape generated CGI, elevation and section views
• Production of drawing packages, schedules, reports and other information required for design team coordination, planning applications and RIBA Stage reports

Knowledge, Skills and Personal qualities

To be considered you will:

• Have completed your RIBA part I or equivalent
• Have some experience of working within an architectural practice or be able to demonstrate similar, transferable skills from other work experience
• Have a well-presented portfolio of work consisting of projects completed during study and/or work placements
• Be skilled at drawing freehand and your portfolio will illustrate excellent design skills on a range of projects
• Have the confidence and ability to present and explain ideas
• Be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds both verbally and in writing
• Have good attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
• Be proficient in managing your workload to achieve tight deadlines
• Be creative and have a flair for design and a proactive approach
• Be reliable and punctual

Some experience of using all or some of the following software packages is desirable:

• Revit
• Adobe design suite (Photoshop is a must), InDesign + Illustrator are beneficial
• Rhino
• AutoCAD, SketchUp
• Microsoft Office

About us

The studio has a stimulating range of work, including education, healthcare, science and research, retail, workplace, heritage, and urbanism projects.

BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers and designers working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, Singapore, USA and Canada. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality. . In 2016 BDP joined forces with the Japanese engineering consultancy Nippon Koei, providing us with further opportunities in the developing regions of Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Explore some of BDP’s previous and current projects on our website here.

BDP offers

BDP offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package; combined with a positive working environment and a healthy attitude to work-life balance.

BDP's attractive remuneration package includes:

• Flexible pension Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• All Employee Profit Share
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection/Prolonged Disability Insurance
• Buying Additional Holidays (winter and summer windows) on top of 32 days
• Contribution towards Professional Subscriptions
• BUPA Health Screening
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Give as You Earn
• SMART Drive and Cycle
• Season Ticket Loans
• Competitive salary and benefits

BDP will guide and support through your Year in Practice by contributing towards your RIBA PEDR and paid recall days in addition to holiday allowance and opportunities for personal development in a professional setting. BDP also support for onward career development which is also available to candidates meeting the required criteria including apprenticeships and collaborative courses.

We have a Social Life committee which organises a wide range of social, sporting, and charitable activities and a communication committee for improvement and development ideas. Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) network defines and drives forward cultural change.

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To apply

To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply’ button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (<400 words) outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements for the above job description. Please also include a small portfolio (up to 10MB) of work and state your personal contributions to the projects in your portfolio. Your application will then be passed onto our recruiting directors for review. If successful, you will be notified by our system inviting you in for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications expected for this role, we thank you for your patience pending our response.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations.