Architecture Apprentice (Level 7)

ABOUT MACCREANOR LAVINGTON

Maccreanor Lavington is proud to be working with the London Borough of Hackney for this particular role, and is very interested in meeting candidates that currently live or have studied in Hackney.  For the Apprenticeship, we are happy to support applications for London Metropolitan University.

Maccreanor Lavington studio culture is born out of the friendship of Richard Lavington and Gerard Maccreanor, and their shared passion for beautiful yet simple design. Today our studios are sociable, creative, professional, and good humoured places. We host events, provide a range of training, learning, and development opportunities, and we participate in and support education and community programmes.

We are committed to being a workplace where all people thrive; a place where diversity is valued, people are treated fairly, with respect, are equal, and included. We are actively seeking to improve diversity within our profession and we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have a unique opportunity for a talented and committed Part I Architectural Assistant from the London Borough of Hackney as a Level 7 Architectural Apprenticeship. As one of the UK’s top 100 practices MacCreanor Lavington are well placed to support the right person as they work towards becoming a fully qualified Architect.

As Architects, Urbanists, and Designers, we are concerned with created places for all to thrive. MacCreanor Lavington works at all scales from single buildings to large scale city planning, with a keen interest in designing places where people live, learn, and come together.

MacCreanor Lavington is one practice working across two locations, London and Rotterdam. In this role you will join a team of 50 people in London where we work with focus and attention, quietly pioneering, sharing, and collaborating with each other.

We believe that good design can only happen in a friendly, supportive, and inclusive culture. Joining the team means joining a practice that is best placed to help you develop the skills and knowledge for an exceptional career in architecture.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

When you are in the studio you can expect the role to include:

• Researching and developing solutions to architectural problems
• Preparing sketches and making models
• Assisting in preparing presentation materials
• Drafting and amending technical designs
• Assisting with the integration of technical information and statutory requirements into design and production drawings, including assisting in the preparation of drawings for planning and building control approval, tender and construction purposes.
• Assisting in the maintenance of office and project files, printing / scanning drawings and preparing drawing issues. Maintaining project QA records
• Researching project briefs, materials and construction products and systems
• Assisting with the preparation of specifications and written contract documentation
• Observing and attending relevant meetings and note taking.
• Attending CPD activities
• Covering reception and assisting with meeting room set up from time to time

The Apprenticeship requires 80% of your time working in the studio, and 20% of your time attending lectures and organised study.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• You will have completed a Bachelors in Architecture and be proficient in using a range of software, with an excellent eye for detail and design.
• You will be self-motivated, organised, committed to your own learning and development, reliable, and a good communicator.
• You will enjoy working as part of a team, and seek to actively participate in the culture of the practice.
• We predominantly use Revit in our work and although it is not essential, some experience of this is desirable, along with an excellent grasp of design related software and image making skills.