We're hiring
Buttress is proud to be an employee-owned architectural practice where people and place matter. We are a collaborative practice of 80+ individuals based in Manchester and Leeds united by a shared vision and passion for shaping extraordinary places.
We are currently looking for Part 2 architectural assistants to join our Manchester and/or Leeds studios with a focus on hotels, leisure, masterplanning and new build.
Your role within our studio will be varied and you will have opportunities to gain site and project time experience. Strong design and presentation skills are essential as you will be working within multidisciplinary design teams on projects from initial concept through design, tender and delivery on site; all of these expect to be within budget and to the quality expectations of Buttress and our clients.
We use a range of professional software within the studio, and excellent skills in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD are ideal, as well as strong capability in the use of Adobe software and visualization tools such as Enscape and Lumion.
Our culture
We understand that loving where you work is incredibly important. We work hard to create a company culture that is supportive, inclusive and fun. We celebrate our differences and ensure that everyone in the studio has a voice and is respected, valued and listened to. We invest in our people and offer a range of benefits to all staff, including enrolment onto our healthcare plan and pension scheme, and flexible working hours.
We believe in more than just financial success; we embrace a 'triple bottom line' approach that values profit, people, and the planet as equal measures of our achievements. We strive to make a positive impact in all that we do.
People are the driving force behind our business. We recognise that their talent, creativity, and dedication are our greatest assets. That's why we are committed to their growth and development, investing in coaching, training, and endless opportunities to enrich their professional and personal lives.
We foster a studio environment that encourages authenticity and celebrates diverse perspectives and personalities. We believe that embracing our differences unleashes unlimited creativity and innovation, ultimately shaping better places for people to enjoy.
Salary and benefits
Salary: £30K to £33K per annum
Benefits: We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Minimum 30 days holiday
- Enrolment into our Vitality Health Insurance Plan
- 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
- Tech scheme
- Staff trip
- Pension with employer contributions at 3%
- Long service recognition
"It’s a very friendly and engaged place to work. Across all teams, people care deeply about what they do. There’s also a real wealth of experience within the studio and I’ve found that everyone is willing to share their knowledge and work hard as a team to deliver great architecture."
Samantha Knights, Senior Architect
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a short note about yourself (plus portfolio if you have one) to: opportunities@buttress.net