Ridge and Partners are looking for an Architectural Assistant Part 2 to join our new Architecture Team in our Birmingham (Solihull) office. The team will form part of our established multidisciplinary office and will see it develop and expand our architecture capabilities in the Midlands area.
The role
We are an AJ100 architecture practice and a significant part of a multi-disciplinary design practice. Our design portfolio is world class, and we are currently working on several exciting new projects including advanced manufacturing, Science, Healthcare, Education, Defence and Workplace projects which results in a diverse, growing, and exciting practice. We work across the UK and internationally, where we both design and deliver a range of projects in terms of scale and sector.
We are known for our collaborative and consultative approach, integrated multi-disciplinary design philosophy and technical excellence. We pride ourselves in applying these skills when designing and delivering environments to enhance human activities and experiences.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
- Assist in productions of Architectural drawings, reports and concepts (RIBA Stages 1-5)
- Assistance with formulating and communicating the brief effectively to colleagues as required
- Carry out studies and design proposals for review
- Assistance with planning applications, Building Regulations and appeals
- Work autonomously on concept layouts to comply with UK Building Regulations
- Inspection of building work on site
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
- Architecture degree. Arb (UK Architectural Registration Board) Part 2 accreditation or recognised degree
- Post Part 2 experience in UK-based office
- Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and their application
Software
- AutoCAD & Revit
- Sketchup
- Rhino
- DIVA for Rhino, grasshopper for Rhino
- Enscape
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
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 of 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.
