About the role
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We are looking to recruit talented and appropriately qualified Architectural staff to join our Birmingham Studio, situated within a recently refurbished listed building on Edmund Street at the heart of the business district. You can find out about our Birmingham studio here:
http://www.bdp.com/en/locations/uk/birmingham/
As a Part II Architectural Assistant you will work within the project team, contributing to the delivery of an array of challenging projects to the highest quality, developing your architectural skills and expanding your experience of practice in a stimulating environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Concept design production from briefing information
2. Creation of concept 3D model options
3. Development of preferred concept option into presentation standard models
4. Rendering of model images in specialist software
5. Development of masterplan and building plans using 2D CAD software
6. Development of elevational and sectional models using 2D CAD software
7. Creation of CGI views using REVIT base model
8. Post production work in Photoshop to CGI views
9. Post production work to elevations and sections created in Microstation CAD.
10. Development of design reports and bids in adobe InDesign
11. Integration of structural and M&E engineering
12. Manipulation and development of elements of a REVIT whole building model
13. Development of tender package information including product selection and NBS specification
14. Responding to client and design team queries
15. Area scheduling in support of net/gross viability testing.
16. Attending Site Meetings and Inspection
The person:
You will be educated to BArch/Post Graduate Diploma or the equivalent (RIBA part II) and your portfolio will illustrate clarity in design thinking and delivery of coherent, composed designs.
You will ideally have the following personal and technical skills to an advanced standard:
17. be enthusiastic, self-motivated and have a collaborative approach
18. be a clear thinker, articulate and well organised
19. have a strength in architectural thinking; design strategy and architectural narrative, urban design, aesthetic/proportion, materiality and detail and the desire to realise high quality buildings.
20. an attractive hand drawing style or equivalent skill in quickly visualising design for clients in 3d.
21. REVIT software/3D CAD rendering/Microstation or AutoCAD 2D
22. Adobe Creative suite
23. Microsoft Office
You will also be able to:
24. receive information and instructions and rapidly assimilate
25. be proficient in managing your own time to meet tight deadlines and high quality outputs
26. be able to develop partnerships with your team, studio colleagues and the other professions within BDP, recognising and understanding their differing requirements
27. have the confidence and ability to present and explain ideas clearly and concisely
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 provide a package of exam fee payment and 10 days study/exam time for graduates taking the Pt III course and entering for their RIBA Pt III Professional Exams subject to completion of a written agreement with BDP.