Assistant Architectural Technologist

Overview

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Réalis are looking to recruit a talented Architectural Part I Assistant to join our growing Cardiff team, as part of the wider Midlands, South-West and Wales Architectural Practice for a year long or permanent placement. Atkins

Réalis is a Stirling Prize winning, top 10 AJ100 practice, building on a culture of open collaboration and delivering excellence. We passionately believe that good design can positively transform people’s lives and strive to deliver the very best for our clients. Working as a fully integrated multidisciplinary practice, you will collaborate with Architectural, Engineering and specialist consultants across a myriad of fields.

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  Réalis offers candidates the opportunity to be part of a portfolio of exciting projects working with creative individuals with a shared goal of design excellence.
• We strongly encourage and offer support to individuals during their placement through our mentoring schemes which provide a work environment where personal and professional growth is possible.
• We are looking for candidates with a recognised Architectural Technologist qualification (or working towards) who have a passion for architecture and are hard‑working, ambitious and have a positive “can‑do” attitude to every challenge and opportunity.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex, small, medium and large‑scale projects.
• Consistency and accuracy in all work produced are essential.
• Highly computer literate – skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications.
• Possess excellent presentation and communication skills both verbally and visually using software and hand‑drawing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organised and efficient with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Have a flexible approach to work with a positive and “can‑do” attitude.
• Self‑motivated and committed, able to work within a team and independently.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development allow you to grow your skills and expertise. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances help you balance a great job and a fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, this will be discussed  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. When applying, do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.

If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.