Role Definition
Job title: Architectural Assistant (Part II or Equivalent)
Reporting to: Project Leader of the current project on a day to day basis and ultimately to the Senior Partner

Responsibilities
-Prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project leader or nominated architect, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design
-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

Qualities & skills required
-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, life long learning
-Excellent organisational skills
-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
-Ability to use some of the following: MicroStation, 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.

If you feel interested, please send your English CV to careers@fosterandpartners.com