Part 2 Architectural Assistant in Huddersfield

Introduction F+A are an award-winning, chartered architectural practice based in Huddersfield, which provides services nationally. We are members of the CIAT and registered with the RICS; we employ RIBA Chartered Architects within our organisation. F+A are a well-established firm providing professional services to the insurance and legal industry with well over 100 companies listed as F+A’s esteemed clients. We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic Part 2 Architectural Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. The candidate will become part of a friendly and dynamic team with a growing reputation in the industry for the quality of our services. The role is very varied, interesting and extremely rewarding, being part of building a person’s life by helping them find, adapt or build new, accessible homes. F+A’s list of services includes: - Property Finding, - Suitability Assessments of properties, - Assisting with designing and managing the on-site building process. This role is for a candidate with a minimum of 1-2 years of practical experience (all in the UK), with strong people skills to accommodate the variation of professionals they will interact with and a good technical understanding and strong design flair. You must live in the UK to apply for this role. Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate will: - Working on Projects around the UK - Working with team members to tight timescales - Deliver feasibility drawing packages and planning application drawing packages - Manage the workload of several projects - Occasional face-to-face discussions with builders, clients and other professionals Specific Responsibilities and Activities within your role - At least 1 year in placement at Part 1 level; recent experience is preferable but not mandatory - Strong conceptual design and presentation skills - Excellent organisation and design ability - Experience in preparing planning application submissions within the UK - Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT is essential, along with relevant rendering packages - Able to work within a busy team and at times unsupervised - Experience in the residential sector preferred, but not essential - Current, clean driving licence Why France + Associates? - A competitive salary based on qualification and experience - Company Pension - Company Health Care plan - A friendly and family-oriented work environment - Regular social events - Support for you to progress your career by completing your Part 3, if you choose to have this completed. Undertaking your Part 3 role is not essential