Architectural Assistant - Part 2

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.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 roleAssist in productions of Architectural drawings, reports and concepts (RIBA Stages 1-5)Assistance with formulating and communicating the brief effectively to colleagues as requiredCarry out studies and design proposals for reviewAssistance with planning applications, Building Regulations and appealsWork autonomously on concept layouts to comply with UK Building RegulationsInspection of building work on siteThe skills and experience you need to have for this roleArchitecture degree. Arb (UK Architectural Registration Board) Part 2 accreditation or recognised degreePost Part 2 experience in UK-based officeWorking knowledge of UK Building Regulations and their applicationSoftwareAutoCAD & RevitSketchupRhinoDIVA for Rhino, grasshopper for RhinoEnscapeAdobe 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.