Architectural Assistant

We're looking for an Architectural Assistant to join our Kier Design team based in various locations across the UK.

Location: Various locations across the UK - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.
Hours: Full-time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Kier Design has recently entered the top 25 of Building Consultancy companies in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team engaged across a wide range of sectors. You'll work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary design team, producing high-quality design work, comprehensive and coordinated detailed drawings and specifications. You'll help deliver projects within agreed cost and budget parameters, and support senior team members with project work at all stages of design and construction. Please note, a BIM/REVIT test forms part of the interview process.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Architectural Assistant, you'll be working within the Kier Design team, supporting them in delivering exceptional architectural projects. Your day to day will include:

• Preparing and presenting concept and detailed drawings using CAD and BIM methods
• Contributing to the detailed design process and coordinating design information
• Evaluating environmental, legal and regulatory requirements for projects
• Supporting planning applications and liaising with appropriate authorities
• Administering contracts and visiting sites as required

What are we looking for?

This role of Architectural Assistant is great for you if:

• You hold an Architecture Degree with exemption from RIBA Part 1 (minimum) or RIBA Part 2
• You have strong experience working with REVIT and BIM software
• You enjoy collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team
• You have sound design capabilities with a good technical background
• You're proficient in relevant CAD software including AutoCAD, and familiar with 3D software packages

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.