Architectural Assistant

Location/s:
Altrincham, Glasgow, Derby; UK

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.

Whatever your ambition, Mott Mac Donald is where people come to be brilliant.

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

We are looking for an Architectural Assistant to join our growing team who can complement the delivery of a wide variety of projects.

• Proficiency in preparing BIM models and producing technical drawings using Autodesk Revit is essential, with work undertaken under the supervision of a qualified architect. A working knowledge of AutoCAD would be advantageous
• An understanding of Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Navisworks Manage/Freedom and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro, is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 productivity applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word is also essential
• An understanding and able to demonstrate good construction detailing experience
• Contribute to the growth of the architectural team and coordinate proactively with architectural colleagues and other engineering disciplines within integrated project teams
• Responsible for the correctness and ‘absolute accuracy’ of their drawing work (Revit/CAD), quality, layout and notes
• To focus and work in earnest to achieve high quality and drawing production to achieve the programme
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing technical abilities and technical drawing and detailing skills

• Good technical and detailing skills
• Able to demonstrate project delivery at an Architecture Practice in the UK
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in architecture and the built environment
• Experience of working with Autodesk Revit
• Previous work experience within an Architectural Practice in the UK or similar environment is desirable
• UK Security Clearance would be beneficial
• Hold RIBA Part Two exemption (Candidate successful passed BA[Hons]/BSc [Hons] and post grad BArch & MArch Dip Arch), or similar Degree Standards achieved

• Experience delivering projects in the civil nuclear, defence nuclear, UK factory design, transportation or renewable energy sectors would be advantageous
• Aware of relevant current building legislation and technical guidance such as Building Regulations Approved Documents, Approved Codes of Practice [ACoP] British Standards, ESH standards such as HSE Legislation and Guidance…