Architectural Assistant, Office Administrator

Taylor Young is a multidisciplinary design orientated architecture, urban design, town planning
and landscape architecture consultancy operating from offices in Handforth (South Manchester),Liverpool and London.


We have an exciting opportunity available at our Liverpool office on a temporary basis to cover
for maternity leave. A dual role, the successful candidate will form an integral part of the team
working with Directors and experienced staff to provide architectural assistance and administrative
support to the office.

Administration:
• Managing the Director’s diaries
• Typing and producing correspondence, project and technical information
• Reception cover, including managing incoming calls and greeting visitors
• Setting up meetings, both internal and external, arranging rooms, and refreshments
• Attending meetings and taking minutes as required
• Sorting and distributing the team’s mail, maintaining filing, records and archiving
• Monitoring of stationery supplies and ordering as required.
• General office support
For this role we are looking for:
• Part I or Part II qualified
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads and meet often conflicting deadlines
• The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new challenges, and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong oral communication skills and the confidence to deal effectively with internal and external contacts, at all levels
• Good written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Administration experience
• Experience of Revit
• AutoCAD proficient
• Experience of SketchUp is desirable
• Experience of Photoshop is desirable
• Experience of healthcare, commercial and housing sectors would be beneficial


We can offer:
• An exciting and varied role, taking part in a range of architectural work, a sound basis to start a architectural career
• Relevant and diverse experience to support professional progression
• An opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a multidisciplinary office with design professionals
Architecture:
• Supporting the Architecture Directors and team on a variety of projects primarily in healthcare, commercial and
housing sectors
• Concept design
• Working details


To apply, send your CV to Joanne Forshaw, HR Manager by email or post no later than Friday 20th January to:
Joanne.forshaw@tayloryoung.co.uk Taylor Young, Chadsworth House, Wilmslow Road, Handforth, Cheshire, SK9 3HP

Taylor Young are an equal opportunities employer.
Taylor Young will only employ those with the legal right to work in the UK
Closing Date: 10th February
Hours of work are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm