Buttress is looking for Part 1 Architectural Assistants to join various teams across all sectors. You will work under one of our experienced Associates, supporting the design and delivery of a range of projects.
Buttress works across a variety of sectors, from residential and commercial new build, through to heritage and conservation projects. Your role will be to support these projects at all stages, from initial feasibility through to post-completion. You will be exposed to projects on site and have the opportunity to visit projects across England and Wales.
Person Specification
- Demonstrable experience
- Excellent presentation skills
- Emerging knowledge of legislation associated with UK construction projects
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative and positive attitude
Competencies
- Proficient in CAD, BIM and other relevant design software, preferably Autodesk Revit and Adobe Suite.
- Able to manage workload effectively.
- A strong understanding of sustainable design practices.
- An understanding of the RIBA work stages and design development through those stages.
- An understanding of design standards and processes, with an ability to seek out support when needed.
- Able to work effectively within a team.
- Excellent customer service.
- Demonstrable problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
- Ability to communicate clearly through a range of written, diagrammatic and verbal techniques.
- Basic project management ability.
- Basic understanding of commercial aspects of architectural project delivery.
- Good self-awareness and ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Ability to understand strategic practice objectives and align individual tasks to those objectives.
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and Buttress' EDI objectives.
What we offer
- This is a permanent, full-time role based on 37.5 hours per week
- The salary will be £24,570 per annum
- Flexible working is available, with 60% of time from our studios in Manchester and Leeds
- Workplace pension with employer contributions and an optional salary sacrifice scheme
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) with full closure over the Christmas period
- Employee Assistance Programme, currently through Vitality
- Annual staff trip with travel and accommodation paid by the business
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- Enhanced sick pay scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Inclusive social calendar
The hiring process
Please send your CV, portfolio and cover letter to opportunities@buttress.net using reference BUTP12025 in the subject line.
The short-listed candidates will then be assessed through the following stages:
- Stage 1: Shortlisting - Shortlisting will be based on assessment panel review of CV and Covering Letter.
- Stage 2: Interview - the assessment panel will interview the shortlisted candidates.
The assessment panel will consist of male and female panel members.
Closing date: 13th June 2025
Your application will be passed to the hiring panel for initial review, screening calls and short-listing. Please note, we cannot respond to all applicants and if you have not heard from us before 20th July 2025 your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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