Architectural Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, EC4V 6ER |
| Company: | Pascall and Watson |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 37 |
Summary
Job Advert
Pascall & Watson is a leading architecture practice based in Blackfriars, London with a rich history of delivering innovative and
sustainable design solutions. We specialise in several sectors including aviation, education, rail, hospitality, healthcare,
leisure and retail. Our expertise span across creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally responsible
buildings that meet the complex needs of our clients. We operate in multiple countries, with offices in UK, Ireland, and UAE.
Job summary: General architectural activities within one of our project teams
Location: Blackfriars office, P+W operates a hybrid working policy. Staff are required to attend the office a minimum of 2 days
per week
Key responsibilities
Project Input:
* Support the Project Leader or Project Architect for a particular work package or project
* Support involvement in all RIBA Plan of Work stages 0 - 7
* Be aware of any client initiatives, project processes, review and approval procedures, assisting in implementing them
* Be aware of the particular CAD or BIM Plan for the project and work in accordance.
* Be aware of the key documentation and management tools on the project.
* Assist in developing, coordinating and releasing various aspects of the design and key project documentation.
* Participate in relevant project design and progress meetings, workshops, reviews.
Design Input:
* Assist in developing design solutions
* Contribute to ensure that all architectural, structural, services installation, and other building elements are technically
coordinated throughout the design.
* Contribute to the preparation of presentation material.
* Contribute to the consideration of sustainability issues at an early stage for each project
Commercial Awareness:
* Be alert to commercial risks to the business and liaise with line management accordingly
* Be aware that there is a robust audit trail for key decisions, risk and opportunity, CDM design risks, changes to brief, scope,
programme, fee
Quality Control Awareness:
* Be aware of P+W's Quality Management System
Business Development:
* Be alert to business development opportunities and bring them to the attention of your line manager or Director
* Contribute to the presentation of design proposals, internally and externally
* Contribute to the preparation of bids and submissions for future work
* Attend industry events and conferences, promoting the services and values of the company
Knowledge, skills, qualities required:
* Technical knowledge and an ability to research and assimilate relevant information
* Good communication skills
* Good software skills as appropriate to the sector and team
P+W is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The Company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual
orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, colour, marital status, genetic
information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Pascall & Watson is a leading architecture practice based in Blackfriars, London with a rich history of delivering innovative and
sustainable design solutions. We specialise in several sectors including aviation, education, rail, hospitality, healthcare,
leisure and retail. Our expertise span across creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally responsible
buildings that meet the complex needs of our clients. We operate in multiple countries, with offices in UK, Ireland, and UAE.
Job summary: General architectural activities within one of our project teams
Location: Blackfriars office, P+W operates a hybrid working policy. Staff are required to attend the office a minimum of 2 days
per week
Key responsibilities
Project Input:
* Support the Project Leader or Project Architect for a particular work package or project
* Support involvement in all RIBA Plan of Work stages 0 - 7
* Be aware of any client initiatives, project processes, review and approval procedures, assisting in implementing them
* Be aware of the particular CAD or BIM Plan for the project and work in accordance.
* Be aware of the key documentation and management tools on the project.
* Assist in developing, coordinating and releasing various aspects of the design and key project documentation.
* Participate in relevant project design and progress meetings, workshops, reviews.
Design Input:
* Assist in developing design solutions
* Contribute to ensure that all architectural, structural, services installation, and other building elements are technically
coordinated throughout the design.
* Contribute to the preparation of presentation material.
* Contribute to the consideration of sustainability issues at an early stage for each project
Commercial Awareness:
* Be alert to commercial risks to the business and liaise with line management accordingly
* Be aware that there is a robust audit trail for key decisions, risk and opportunity, CDM design risks, changes to brief, scope,
programme, fee
Quality Control Awareness:
* Be aware of P+W's Quality Management System
Business Development:
* Be alert to business development opportunities and bring them to the attention of your line manager or Director
* Contribute to the presentation of design proposals, internally and externally
* Contribute to the preparation of bids and submissions for future work
* Attend industry events and conferences, promoting the services and values of the company
Knowledge, skills, qualities required:
* Technical knowledge and an ability to research and assimilate relevant information
* Good communication skills
* Good software skills as appropriate to the sector and team
P+W is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The Company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual
orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, colour, marital status, genetic
information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.