About the role
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You will be working closely with multi-disciplinary design teams helping in the creation of conceptual design proposals and in the production of presentation-style images, using a variety software media.
Your responsibilities may include:
1. Concept design production from briefing information to presentation images
2. Physical model making and sketching to communicate design concepts and principles
3. Creation of concept massing model options in a variety of software platforms
4. Development of preferred concept option into presentation standard models
5. Creation of Revit models from concept through to production of information stages
6. Rendering of model images in specialist software (Primarily Revit/Enscape based)
7. Development of masterplan and building plans and elevational and sectional drawings
8. Post production work in Photoshop to Revit/Enscape generated CGI, elevation and section views
9. Production of drawing packages, schedules, reports and other information required for design team coordination, planning applications and RIBA Stage reports.
About you:
To be considered you will:
10. Have completed your RIBA part I or equivalent
11. Have some experience of working within an architectural practice or be able to demonstrate similar, transferable skills from other work experience
12. Have a well-presented portfolio of work consisting of projects completed during study and/or work placements
13. Be skilled at drawing freehand and your portfolio will illustrate excellent design skills on a range of projects
14. Have the confidence and ability to present and explain ideas
15. Be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds both verbally and in writing
16. Have good attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
17. Be proficient in managing your workload to achieve tight deadlines
18. Be creative and have a flair for design and a proactive approach
19. Be reliable and punctual
Some experience of using all or some of the following software packages is desirable:
20. Revit
21. Adobe design suite (Photoshop is a must), InDesign + Illustrator are beneficial
22. Rhino
23. AutoCAD, SketchUp
24. Microsoft Office
About us:
BDP is a continuous collective of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists. We design at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations.
We are placemakers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery and operation. We respond to the demands of our dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment and enhances social value
Harnessing our collective ethos, the spirit of BDP is about making places for people. Our structure and governance as a global network of federated city studios creates design hubs that are connected to the cities, regions and communities they serve.
As part of the Nippon Koei Group, we fuse our passion for architecture and engineering with user-centred design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places. The studio has a stimulating range of work, including education, healthcare, science and research, retail, workplace, heritage, and urbanism projects.
BDP offers:
In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession-led events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring program which is supported by our online internal learning platform.
We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package as well as interesting work, a rewarding and friendly environment, excellent office space, and a respect for the work-life balance of our people through hybrid working. All permanent employees can participate in BDP’s stakeholder pension arrangement to which the company contributes, the BDP Profit Share Scheme and tax-efficient Smart Benefits, Life Insurance, Long Term Sickness Insurance, Private Medical insurance and health screening, interest-free season ticket loans and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.
We offer regular international and studio-based social, sporting, and charitable activities. Some recent events include themed month-end socials, a hiking club, weekly complimentary yoga, wellbeing webinars, and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums drives the development of new ideas, giving everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard. To find out in more detail about what BDP can offer you, please follow: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp .
BDP will guide and support through your Year in Practice by contributing towards your RIBA PEDR and paid recall days in addition to holiday allowance and opportunities for personal development in a professional setting. BDP also support for onward career development which is also available to candidates meeting the required criteria including apprenticeships and collaborative courses.