Part 2 Architectural Assistant in Belfast

Primarily to the Project Runner, Senior Team and Associates. Ultimately to the Directors, CEO and company as a whole.

Role Mission

Assisting Project Runners on the general design and management of Architectural Projects through all RIBA Work stages.

Academic Experience

RIBA Part II accredited degree or equivalent

General Responsibilities

• Support the team in the technical delivery of commercial, retail, residential, industrial projects.
• Conducting activities and producing outputs in line with relevant legislation and industry standards including drawings, schedules, specifications and reports under direct supervision of the Project Runner.
• Produce presentation material, reports and models as required.
• Support in ensuring all project agreements are in place and the terms of appointment and programme is clear.
• Assist in the production of Planning, Landlord, Building Control, and other statutory applications.
• Assist in the management of pre‑construction Health and Safety in line with CDM 2015 where Hyphen are acting as Principal Designer.
• Attend and engage in client and design team meetings – minute meetings as required.
• Undertake surveys or site visits to monitor works and produce documentation to communicate findings.
• Supporting the production and management of the construction tendering process.
• Liaise with and provide information to other consultants and incorporate their input as necessary.
• Review drawings from other internal and external team members and produce mark‑ups where necessary.
• Maintain appropriate project reporting through the Rapport system.
• Adherence to Hyphen Quality Management System (QMS) and Technical Standards at all times.
• Other tasks as reasonably required from time to time.
• Attend and contribute to office team meetings.
• Keep up to date with the work of the office and company as a whole.
• Develop appropriate understanding of UK legislation, planning, construction and health and safety.
• Attend and contribute to office arranged CPD sessions.
• Manage personal CPD.

In addition to job description:

Role Responsibilities

• Attendance at client and design team meetings
• Research the project specific technical and design elements such as building regulations, planning constraints and report back to project runner
• Prepare and maintain meeting records
• Maintain day to day client project runner contact
• Support the technical service delivery for the project duration
• Communicating resource needs to project runner where appropriate
• Maintain and contribute to the Project Quality Control System
• Raise any issues that may affect the agreed fee
• Participate in the contract administration process supporting the project runner
• Prepare design stage packages from concept, developed, technical and construction stages
• Prepare technical details, sketches and drawings demonstrating the proposals
• Prepare reports at the end of each stage for review
• Research and prepare specific technical specifications for materials and standards of workmanship
• Carry out site visits to ascertain project specifics or carry out measured surveys
• Manage small teams in the delivery of individual package designs (planning, specific work element)
• Review and ensure all own work produced is to Hyphen standards prior to review of project runners or senior employees

Job Type: Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Location: Belfast - In office 3 days per week, home working 2 days per week, office until passed probation after 6 months