Part I or Part II Architectural Assistant - Edinburgh

Contract: Full time, permanent or fixed term contract available.

Start Date: Immediate

BDP Pattern is the sports and entertainment division of BDP, a global architecture and engineering practice with a network of studios across the UK, MENA, Asia, North America, and Latin America. Specialising in stadium and arena design, BDP Pattern creates iconic venues around the world. BDP Pattern is currently delivering Everton Football Club’s new stadium in Liverpool and is looking to grow our team for future projects. We are looking for passionate computational designers/architects and Part 2 Architectural Assistants to join the Edinburgh studio’s design team, to work across all live projects.

Experience

• RIBA Part 1 or 2, or equivalent qualification
• Revit skills would be an advantage
• CGI skills and other software skills would be an advantage
• Freehand drawing/sketching.

The right candidate will have a portfolio which demonstrates independent thinking, creativity and a broad range of technical skills. The candidate will have excellent spoken and written English for client-facing workshops and presentations and be prepared for travel within the UK and internationally.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a globally respected architectural practice working across high-profile projects globally. There is room to grow and develop with support in place to succeed and rise through the practice.

About us

BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers and designers working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, Singapore, USA and Canada. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality. . In 2016 BDP joined forces with the Japanese engineering consultancy Nippon Koei, providing us with further opportunities in the developing regions of Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Explore some of BDP’s previous and current projects on our website here.

BDP offers

BDP offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package; combined with a positive working environment and a healthy attitude to work-life balance.

BDP's attractive remuneration package includes:

• Flexible pension Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• All Employee Profit Share
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection/Prolonged Disability Insurance
• Buying Additional Holidays (winter and summer windows) on top of 32 days
• Contribution towards Professional Subscriptions
• BUPA Health Screening
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Give as You Earn
• SMART Drive and Cycle
• Season Ticket Loans
• Competitive salary and benefits

BDP will guide and support you by contributing towards your RIBA PEDR and paid recall days in addition to holiday allowance and opportunities for personal development in a professional setting. BDP also support for onward career development which is also available to candidates meeting the required criteria including apprenticeships and collaborative courses.

We have a Social Life committee which organises a wide range of social, sporting, and charitable activities and a communication committee for improvement and development ideas. Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) network defines and drives forward cultural change.

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To Apply

To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply’ button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (<400 words) outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements for the above job description. Please also include a small portfolio (up to 10MB) of work and state your personal contributions to the projects in your portfolio. Your application will then be passed onto our recruiting directors for review. If successful, you will be notified by our system inviting you in for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications expected for these roles, we anticipate that our usual response time for processing applications may be delayed during this recruitment campaign. Please note that we may be unable to provide specific feedback for unsuccessful applications who have not been selected for interview.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone have a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all who promote equity, wellbeing, and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations.