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Blake Architects are looking for a Part 2 architectural assistant, or recently qualified architect, to join our team in the Cotswolds, UK.
The successful candidate will be working across all work stages on projects of various scales, from residential schemes for private clients to workplace and education schemes. Many of the projects we work on are conservation led and will involve listed buildings or adaptive reuse of barns and be in sensitive rural settings.
About us
At the heart of our work is a passion for blending modern and traditional design and creating designs that improve the experience of the building for users. A candidate who shares our interest in rural architecture, materials, the environment and high-quality detail design would be ideal.
We believe that we offer a welcoming and nurturing environment and hands-on experience across all stages of work including regular on-site experience. Our small team of eight people creates an office culture that supports the growth of all members, our lunchtime walks in the surrounding countryside are an example of our friendly sociable office. As well as office-wide CPD, the practice supports all members of the team with any focussed training desired to improve on individual skills, including the Part 3 course.
We are a rural office based on the edge of a small village near Cirencester, Stroud and Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Therefore, access to a car is essential.
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About you
The successful candidate will be a motivated and creative Part 2 Assistant with excellent design, drawing and 3D software skills that shares our interest in rural architecture, sustainable design and high-quality detail.
They will be happy to work as part of a team and meaningfully contribute to the design development of projects. They will be able to work as part of a wider professional team, engage professionally with clients and be confident working independently with ambition to learn how to run domestic jobs through all stages.
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, class, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
Required skills / experience:
* CAD drawing skills, preferably Vectorworks
* 3D modelling skills to create exceptional images
* InDesign and Photoshop
* good understanding of sustainable design and detailing
* excellent verbal and written communication skills
* able to work both independently and in a small team
* access to a car is essential due to the rural location of the office
The salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work permanently in the UK and have fluent written and spoken English.
Apply
To apply, please use the ‘apply for job’ button below.
* an introduction to who you are and why you wish to join us and work in the Cotswolds: max. 300 words (Applications without this will not be reviewed)
* CV with examples of work – no more than 10mb
No agencies, please.
Salary: Undisclosed
11 July 2025