Architectural Assistant 2 2025

Location: London
Type: Graduate

Description:

We’re looking for passionate Architectural Assistants (Part 2 or equivalent) to join our London office. If you have a background working at an international practice on high profile projects we want to hear from you. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world, underpinned by our unique approach to innovation and cutting edge research.

The role

• Prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project leader or nominated architect, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design
• Where appropriate, assisting with Client Liaison in conjunction with other professionals to establish building type, style, cost limitations and potential landscaping requirements.
• Where necessary conducts potential studies on condition and characteristics of site, taking into account drainage, topsoil, trees, rock formations, etc.
• If required – analysing the site survey in conjunction with project leader and advises client on development and construction details taking into account the surrounding areas.
• Where appropriate monitors construction work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Seek to understand the design project
•  Develop, where required, representations of design options for further discussion by the design team.
• Record evidence of your professional experience in accordance with the requirements of the RIBA (or equivalent as applicable e.g. AIA)
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with Foster + Partners procedures and standards
• Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Partner, Senior Partner or nominated Architect

About you

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based
• Evidence of a good design understanding e.g. a good design portfolio
• Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
•  A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, lifelong learning
• Excellent organisational skills
•  Excellent Revit skills are essential
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks and in response to direction or instruction
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team, assisting and supporting team members
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently and effectively budget
• Evidence of the ability to understand design decisions taken by others

Desirable

• Ability to use some of the following: PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.