Part 1 / Part 2 Architectural Assistant | London
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3120 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and EMI Consulting (Engineering) is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2452 (Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants, Some overlap with architectural technology and design services). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Hendon, North London | Full-time | Office-based
Develop technically. Work on live projects. Learn directly alongside Architects and Structural Engineers.
EMI Consulting is a growing multidisciplinary consultancy based in Hendon, North London, providing architectural design, structural engineering, Building Regulations, Principal Designer and Party Wall services.
We work across a broad range of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, including:
- Residential extensions and refurbishments
- Loft conversions
- Internal alterations and reconfigurations
- HMO and property conversions
- Complex structural alterations
- Commercial refurbishments
- New-build and mixed-use projects
- Planning and Building Regulations applications
- Technical and construction drawing packages
Due to continued growth, we are looking to add several talented RIBA Part 1 or Part 2 Architectural Assistants to join our architectural team. We are particularly interested in candidates who want to develop strong technical, planning and construction knowledge and gain hands-on exposure to live projects.
The Role
As a Part 1 / Part 2 Architectural Assistant, you will work closely with our Architects and Structural Engineers across projects from survey and feasibility through planning, Building Regulations and technical design.
Depending on your experience, you can expect to:
✅ Architectural Design & AutoCAD
- Prepare existing and proposed plans, elevations and sections
- Produce AutoCAD drawings for planning, Building Regulations and technical stages
- Assist with feasibility studies and architectural design development
- Prepare construction details and coordinated drawing packages
- Produce presentation drawings and 3D visualisations where required
✅ Planning & Building Regulations
- Assist with planning applications and supporting documentation
- Research local planning policies and site constraints
- Support the preparation of Building Regulations / Building Control drawing packages
- Respond to design and Building Control comments with guidance from senior team members
- Develop your understanding of UK construction methods, materials and regulatory requirements
✅ Surveys, Sites & Technical Coordination
- Attend and assist with measured building surveys
- Attend site visits across London where required
- Coordinate architectural drawings directly with our Structural Engineers
- Assist in resolving architectural and construction issues
- Develop practical and buildable design solutions
✅ Project Delivery
- Work across several residential and commercial projects simultaneously
- Maintain accurate drawings and project documentation
- Participate in design reviews and project meetings
- Work closely with senior Architects while progressively taking greater ownership of your own work
About You
Essential
✔ RIBA / ARB Part 1 or Part 2 architectural qualification, or equivalent appropriate architectural education
✔ Strong professional AutoCAD capability – essential
✔ Good architectural drawing and design skills
✔ Understanding of UK planning and Building Regulations
✔ Strong attention to detail
✔ Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively
✔ Genuine interest in developing technical and construction knowledge
✔ Comfortable working from our Hendon office five days per week initially
Highly Desirable
- UK architectural practice experience
- Experience with residential extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments or property conversions
- Experience preparing planning applications
- Experience producing Building Regulations or technical drawing packages
- Measured survey experience
- Site/construction experience
- Experience coordinating with Structural Engineers or other consultants
- Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite skills
- Full UK driving licence
We welcome applications from both Part 1 Architectural Assistants looking to develop their professional experience and more experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistants capable of taking greater responsibility for technical and project work.
Why EMI Consulting?
At EMI, Architecture and Structural Engineering sit within the same consultancy. This gives our Architectural Assistants direct exposure to how architectural and structural decisions interact on real projects.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Work on live projects across different RIBA stages
- Gain practical Planning and Building Regulations experience
- Develop strong AutoCAD and technical drawing skills
- Work directly alongside Architects and Structural Engineers
- Attend surveys and construction sites
- Build practical knowledge of how buildings actually go together
- Receive mentoring and technical development
- Progress toward greater project responsibility
- Receive support toward RIBA Part 3 where appropriate
- Grow with an expanding multidisciplinary practice
Location:
Hendon, North London
This is a full-time, office-based position, five days per week initially
To Apply
Please submit:
- Your CV
- Your architectural portfolio
- Examples of technical, Planning or Building Regulations drawings, where available
We are particularly interested in understanding what you personally produced and the level of responsibility you have held on live projects.
Immediate and near-immediate availability is welcomed.
Competitive salary depending on qualification level, experience and technical capability.
EMI Consulting
Structural Engineering | Architectural Design | Building Regulations | Principal Designer | Party Wall
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Where this offer sits in the market
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