Architectural Assistant Level 6 Apprenticeship
LESLIE JONES ARCHITECTS LIMITED
London (WU1 8EW)
Closes in 15 days (Thursday 10 July 2025)
Posted on 24 June 2025
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Summary
This is a great opportunity for the right individual to develop their career within architecture. We are a small but successful architecture practice what work on Residential, Mixed-use, Aviation, Rail, Retail, Hospitality and Leisure projects both in the UK and internationally. Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design and Masterplanning.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
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As well as a competitive salary we offer yearly salary reviews.
- Training course
- Architectural assistant (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Thursday 24 July 2025
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Supporting architects and other professionals in the design and delivery of architectural projects
- Assisting in the design process supporting a culture of design excellence and innovation
- Take part in regular design reviews, with an opportunity to put ideas forward and developing knowledge from more senior
- Prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project lead or nominated architect, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design
- Ensure that Leslie Jones designs are innovative, meet the brief and show vision balanced with commercial requirements
- Conducting research for members of the team
Where you'll work
55 Baker Street
London
WU1 8EW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Architectural assistant (integrated degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Generate architectural design proposals of diverse scales and type, including conducting feasibility studies
- Draft and edit drawings and 3D models (plans, sections, elevations, and details) using relevant software, including CAD, to enable co-ordination with other professional’s input
- Produce and coordinate design information with the design team (e.g. engineering, landscaping and interior design)
- Critically analyse architectural culture, theory and design to present a personal viewpoint within a structured argument
- Creatively apply theories, practices and technologies of the arts that influence architectural design
- Produce necessary drawings and documents that comply with national and local planning policy
- Identify user needs and the local context in which the project is developed
- Develop the design of projects of varying scales in respect of environmental context and sustainability
- Deliver services under the supervision of an Architect or a project leader, prioritising the interests of the client and other stakeholders
- Problem solve and use professional judgement to take initiative and make appropriate contributions to decision making
- Research and investigate relevant information (e.g. site analysis, previous architectural projects) to support project development to ensure all client and regulatory requirements are met
- Investigate, critically appraise and select alternative structural, constructional and material systems relevant to architectural design
- Integrate structural, construction and engineering strategies with the overall design
- Support an Architect or a project leader with construction inspections to ensure projects are built in accordance with contractual drawings
- Evaluate materials, processes and techniques that apply to architectural designs and building construction, and where practicable integrate alternative materials, processes and techniques into design proposals
- Apply different technological methods to building design to provide conditions of comfort and protection against the environment
- Meet client’s brief within the constraints of the imposed budget limitations
- Meet client’s brief within the constraints of the building regulations
- Interact with statutory authorities or individuals to support delivery of projects in a wide variety of sectors and within diverse legislative frameworks
Your training plan
This position involves a combination of practical work and academic study, leading to a BA (Hons) Architecture degree.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
- Art (grade C)
- Design (grade c)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
Other requirements
In order to be considered for this apprenticeship you will need a portfolio and qualifications equivalent to 5 GCSEs and 3 A Levels Or BTEC National Diploma DDM and generally have a subject in Art or design.
About this company
We are an architectural practice that works across multiple sectors creating places that bring life and add value. People are at the heart of our work. The way people live, work and play shapes our designs – it’s what leads us to create distinctive buildings and places that enhance everyday life. We work across multiple sectors and alongside clients, consultants and communities to bring about authentic and positive change. Together we are making places that matter.
After this apprenticeship
Once qualifed the apprentice will become a Part 1 Architect with the opportunity to develop into a Part 2 Architect.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
recruitment@rsbguk.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327897.
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Closes in 15 days (Thursday 10 July 2025)
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