
POD Architects is an award-winning practice with a focus on residential mixed-use projects and the retail/hospitality sector.
The social responsibility of POD Architects is in believing that architecture can create better places, that architecture can affect society, and that it can have a vital role in making places civilised by making a community more liveable.
Many of the project’s POD are involved in feature strategically important sites and we treat the design of each as a collaborative effort working with clients, local authorities with many in-house design reviews.
We strive to create a working environment that is both collaborative and enriching.
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Deliver high-quality design
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Coordinate with design teams
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Promote the values and reputation of the practice
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Support a team of Architects and Architectural assistants
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Contribute to the delivery of high-quality design projects
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Play a role in shaping the creative direction of the practice
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Help your team meeting project milestones and goals
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Qualified architect with a minimum of four years’ professional experience across all RIBA stages
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Experience in residential design and delivery
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Confident working with wider consultant teams
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Organised, proactive, and confident communicator
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Proficient in Revit, with practical project experience
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Competent in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop and InDesign)
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Excellent written and spoken English
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Flexible working hours
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Emphasis on work-life balance, including site visits and precedent study trips
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Annual summer trip
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Annual Christmas party
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Regular team social events throughout the year
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RIBA pension scheme
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Opportunities for career development and progression
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Early finish on Fridays
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Years of experience working in Architecture
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Years of experience using Revit in practice
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Qualifications
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Salary expectations
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Availability
Please submit applications to recruitment@pod-architects.com
POD Architects is looking for Part 1 and Part 2 architectural assistants to join its growing team in London.
The role will work on a wide variety of projects ranging from design development to planning packages to tender information. POD Architects have a predominant focus in the residential mixed-use sector with schemes ranging in size from 150-400 units along with some one-off houses.
Many of the projects are located on strategically significant sites. We approach each project as a collaborate effort, working closely with clients and local authorities, and regularly conducting in-house design reviews.
We strive to create a collaborative and enriching working environment.
We are seeking architectural assistants to assist the directors to:
- deliver high-quality design
- assist in coordinating design staff
- promote the values and reputation of the practice
You will:
- assist the team within the office comprising of architects and architectural assistants
- assist in the delivery of projects
- contribute to the creative direction of the office
- support your team to achieve project goals
Skills and experience for Part 1:
- Part 1 assistant with Revit experience
- ability to work well in a team
- confident, organised and proactive
- ability to use Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office and Adobe software, including Photoshop and InDesign
- excellent written and verbal English
Skills and experience for Part 2:
- Part 2 assistant with at least two years’ working experience
experience working on residential projects - confident, organised and proactive
- competent with working experience using Revit software
- ability to use Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office and Adobe software, including Photoshop and InDesign
- excellent written and verbal English
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Years of experience working in Architecture
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Years of experience using Revit in practice
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Qualifications
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Salary expectations
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Availability
Please submit applications to recruitment@pod-architects.com
POD are an equal opportunities employer who welcomes a range of talented and enthusiastic architects into our team based in central London.
While our dress code is casual, we push for perfection maintaining our ‘large International practice principles with small practice personality’. We’re a tight-knit team continuing to grow – if you’re interested in applying for the vacancies available, please send your CV, portfolio and an introduction about yourself to our Studio Manager: Laura Pargeter