Experienced Architectural Assistant - Masterplanning

Are you an experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant with masterplanning project experience?

BPTW is looking for a designer, who is a team player, and willing to progress within our growing Urban Design Team.

The Role

You will lead on a number of exciting masterplanning projects for urban extensions and large scale new neighbourhoods within the UK, as well as assisting in the development of design proposals and solutions for residential-led outline and detailed planning applications.

You will be responsible for running small to medium projects and working within a project team on larger urban design projects.

What you will bring

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate aptitude and drive towards project ownership and delivery.

You will have professional, post qualification (Part 2/Part 3) experience in an urban design and masterplanning practice, or an architectural practice, working on the delivery of larger scale UK residential led masterplanning projects. You will have project experience in developing masterplan layouts, contributing to feasibility studies, preparing Planning Applications, writing reports and developing presentations.

Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, CAD and hand drawing. Good knowledge of urban design best practice and UK planning policy is also essential.

You will have the confidence to deal directly with clients, as well as being comfortable with working in an open plan multi team studio.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Experience of working in an Architectural or urban design and masterplanning practice
• Excellent verbal and graphic communication skills
• Good knowledge of urban design best practice and UK planning policy
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up & AutoCAD
• Confidence and ability to contribute to larger projects and lead on aspects of smaller projects
• Experience in preparing planning applications
• Understanding of and able to contribute to feasibility studies
• Ability to design and develop engaging presentations

Person specification

• Passionate about design and the creative process
• Self motivated and effective in collaborative team environments
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise workload & communicate requirements effectively
• Confident, enthusiastic and positive attitude with the ability to build relationships externally and across the Practice
• Collaborative approach, consistent to share information, knowledge and resources
• Regularly encouraging opportunities for others to develop (particularly when leading projects or aspects of projects)

Our benefits include

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP helpline
• Cashback on healthcare costs
• Free financial advice from a Financial Advisor
• Insurance cover (Life Assurance, Critical Illness, Income Protection)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Professional Fees (ARB) paid
• Annual salary reviews
• Regular design reviews, CPDs, and office/team social events
• Daily breakfast cereals and freshly ground coffee

We are an Equal Opportunities employer with a wheelchair accessible studio and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: We are currently unable to support applications requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship. Please clearly state your right to work in the UK in your application.