Working at ECE

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ECE Architecture is looking for a full time Studio Administrator to join its busy and vibrant London office based in Southwark.

The role requires an experienced and self-motivated studio administrator with excellent customer service, communication and IT skills. We are looking for a hardworking, personable individual to cover this diverse role.

Main responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the Studio
• PA-assistance to the Directors
• Support senior staff and the wider team
• Answering the telephone
• Greeting visitors
• Assisting with recruitment and on-boarding of new starters
• Attending and supporting our internal “Working Groups”
• Coordinating with our other offices
• Managing meeting room requirements including internal CPD’s
• General admin duties such as ordering supplies, diary management, printing, binding, typing, filing and post
• Preparation of marketing material
• Preparation of submissions, fee proposals and expression of interests (PQQs & ITTs)
• Marketing database and business development research

Key Requirements

Required

• At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant role, ideally in a creative environment such as Architecture or Design.
• Previous reception/admin experience
• Confident telephone manner
• A can-do approach to all aspects of work
• Discretion and the ability to work with confidential information
• The ability to prioritise, set own relevant deadlines and deliver to agreed timescales
• Superb attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
• Confident and able to work on own initiative and with limited supervision
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Word, Excel and Outlook

Highly Advantageous

• Marketing experience
• Ability to takes notes of meetings
• Previous PA experience
• Bid writing experience
• A good knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop
• Knowledge of the construction industry is beneficial although not essential

The successful candidate will be offered a full-time permanent contract.  Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

About ECE

ECE is an award winning Architectural practice with offices in London, Sussex and Bristol. We offer a friendly working environment, regular social events, competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits.

The studio is conveniently located within a short walk of several mainline railway stations, including Waterloo, Blackfriars and London Bridge.  Southwark and Borough tube stations are also nearby.

Further information about ECE Architecture can be found at our website: www.ecearchitecture.com

To Apply

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter by Friday 9^th August.

ECE Architecture is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages career development.

Our London  studio is looking to recruit talented and ambitious Part 1 graduate to work on a range of projects through all work stages. 

ECE Architecture is an award winning architectural practice with offices in Worthing, London and Bristol. 

Candidates will have 

• A passion for design
• AutoCAD, Sketchup & Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive approach
• The ability to take initiative
• Diligence in their work
• A desire to take on additional responsibilities

ECE Benefits

• PEDR support
• Flexible working hours
• Regular social events
• CPD seminars
• Project design reviews
• Holiday and sick pay
• Site visit and experience
• European study trips

https://www.ecearchitecture.com/book/part-1-placements/

ECE Architecture is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages career development.

No agencies please.

Our Worthing office is looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious Part II Architectural Assistant, working on a range of medium to large scale educational, commercial and residential developments at all RIBA stages.

Roles & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team to assist on the development of design proposals and solutions for residential-led outline and detailed planning applications. They will also prepare drawings, schedules, reports, and visualisations, and coordinate designs with other consultants.

Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 2 years UK experience post Part II, ideally working in the educational sector
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A good working knowledge of planning standards and UK building regulations
• AutoCAD and Sketch-up proficiency
• Experience in Revit is highly beneficial

Salary & Package

This position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis at a competitive salary with benefits.

Soft Benefits

You will be working in a vibrant office close to the seafront in West Sussex, with a highly sociable atmosphere. ECE encourages a good work/life balance and a variety of staff benefits including regular social events, European study trips and regular CPD seminars.

The studio is conveniently located within a short walk of West Worthing train station and there is free parking nearby.

ECE Architecture is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages career development.

No agencies please.

Our Sussex office is looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious post graduate Architectural Technologist / Technician.

The candidate will be working alongside a Senior Technologist on a range of medium-large scale mixed use and residential projects.

The candidate will be expected to prepare working working drawings and coordinate their work with others based upon the client’s brief, consented planning information and other consultants information.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience post qualification
• Strong technical skills gained on a range of mixed use and residential projects.
• Excellent AutoCAD and IT (Microsoft Office) skills
• Current working knowledge of Autodesk Revit would be preferable but not essential.
• Understanding of the current Building Regulations, NHBC/ LABC Warranty Guidance and Associated Housing Standards.
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to prepare detailed working drawing packages (Plans, Sections, Elevations, Schedule and Details).
• Demonstrate the ability to be able to work on their own initiative and have excellent communication skills
• Be capable of coordinating a drawing package in conjunction with the other design consultants.

Salary & Package

This position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis at a competitive salary with benefits.

Soft Benefits

You will be working in a vibrant office close to the seafront in West Sussex, with a highly sociable atmosphere. ECE encourages a good work/life balance and a variety of staff benefits including regular social events, European study trips and regular CPD seminars.

The studio is conveniently located within a short walk of West Worthing train station and there is free parking nearby.