Architectural Assistant - Part II

Architectural Assistant - Part II

Leeds

Up to £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.

Help Us Improve People's Lives

At NPS Leeds, improving people's lives is at the heart of everything we do. It's not only reflected in the places, buildings and communities we help create, but also in the way we support, develop and invest in our people.

As part of the highly successful joint venture between Norse Group and Leeds City Council, you'll join a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering projects that make a meaningful difference across the UK. We combine commercial expertise with a strong public sector purpose, helping clients create safer, healthier and more sustainable environments for the communities they serve.

Our architects enjoy exposure to an exceptionally diverse project portfolio. Current work includes delivering Football Foundation hubs across the country, particularly in Manchester and London, alongside a wide range of projects for Leeds City Council's extensive asset portfolio, including housing, schools, heritage buildings, transport infrastructure and commercial developments. We also work closely with Tier 1 contractors across Design and Build projects, providing opportunities to develop experience across multiple sectors and procurement routes.

Based in our attractive studio in the heart of Leeds, overlooking the city skyline, you'll enjoy a supportive and collaborative environment, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance.

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 design documentation.
• Adhere to agreed Practice procedures, technical standards and Standing Orders.
• Liaise in a clear, positive and effective manner with colleagues and clients.
• Maintain client relationships to develop the client base.
• Deal with client queries and resolve resolutions.
• Fee earning at 90%, and contribute to the achievement of business plan objectives and targets.
• This role requires occasional 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, graphics software and Revit.
• 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

What we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension and sickness scheme
• Professional Fees are funded
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Access to company discounts and benefits
• Along with the above, we constantly strive to offer support and development opportunities to all of our staff, so you will be encouraged to grow within the role.

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.