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Do you want a career in Architecture working for a multi award winning property and construction consultancy where you will be involved in projects that are rich and diverse, spanning many different building types and sectors, both here in the UK and internationally?
The role
As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, we now have opportunities for talented Architectural Assistant - Part 1. You will join our significantly experienced Architectural team based at our idyllic headquarters offices with over 200 staff in the grounds of Blenheim Palace – Oxford.
At Ridge and Partners, we offer client care and advice that very few, if any can match. The Architecture team fully embrace this philosophy by approaching each and every project with a straightforward desire to create simple, elegant, sustainable and functional buildings and structures which withstand the test of time in terms of style, performance and user needs.
Projects include world class technical facilities, hotels, leisure and stadia buildings, education buildings, offices and private one off commissions.
Key duties
- Assistance with formulating the brief and communicating the brief effectively to colleagues as required
- Carry out studies and design proposals for review
- Cooperate with other members of the design team
- Ensure design proposals conform to the latest building regulations and technical standards
- Providing a practical and methodical approach to solving problems, working to fixed budgets and working within deadlines
- Assistance with planning applications, Building Regulations
- Inspection of building work on site
Skills required
- Advanced 3D capabilities
- Part 1 qualified Architectural Assistant
To be successful in this role, you will need to be an excellent communicator who can articulate complicated issues between our clients and our highly skilled project teams. You will also need to show ambition and a willingness to learn whilst demonstrating a high-level diligence and organisational skills.
About us
We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
Our 1,000+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.
Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.
Your benefits
The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life:
- A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
- You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.
- Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.
- A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
- Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.
- Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.
- A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.
- Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.
We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.
