Architectural Assistant - Part II

Leeds

£22,341 - £33,199 (Dependent on experience)

37 Hours per week

Norse Group’s Consulting services is a national, award-winning property consultancy delivering high profile, inspiring developments to a range of public and private sector clients across the UK. NPS Leeds represents the highly successful joint venture between Norse Group and Leeds City Council, promoting sustainability and innovation across a range of property services.

The Architectural Assistant Part II will be responsible for supporting the design team in the delivery of projects by undertaking a range of Architectural duties and ensure the effective and timely delivery.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Assist colleagues in the preparation of drawings and specifications and in undertaking surveys and preparing records of existing buildings and sites.
• Carry out administrative tasks relevant to the production of architectural information such as reprographics, issue of drawings, filing.
• Carry out allocated tasks competently and professionally within determined timescales, financial budgets and fee/cost targets.
• Prepare clear and accurate contract documentation.
• Adhere to agreed Practice procedures, technical standards and Standing Orders.
• Liaise in a clear, positive and effective manner with colleagues and clients.
• Promote client relationships to develop the client base.
• Deal with client queries and resolve resolutions with minimal direction.
• Responsible for identifying new business opportunities.
• Fee earning at 90%, and contribute to the achievement of business plan objectives and targets.
• This role requires frequent travel to other offices and sites as required.
• Carry out duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
• Promote continuous improvement and deliver demonstrable high quality products and services which embrace quality standards.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to the Norse Way CSR strategy.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a similar or related role
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD
• Familiar with relevant construction, health and safety legislation and risks and hazards associated with asbestos
• Completion of RIBA part 1 and part 2, and working towards part 3
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in an Architectural related discipline
• Holds a current site card or is prepared to immediately attain
• Revit / BIM – Desirable
• Professional membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects – Desirable 

What we can offer you:

• A work life balance
• 25 Days Holiday, plus 8 Bank Holiday (with annual option to purchase additional leave)
• Norse Consulting Sickness Scheme
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• Payment of annual professional subscription
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• BUPA PMI reduced rate scheme
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to obtain higher education qualifications through Norse Group

Please read the attached job description and person specification to ensure you meet the criteria for the role before applying.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.