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Careers
Our people are at the heart of the business and we welcome applications from talented, passionate and highly skilled individuals to join our team.
Current Vacancies
Architectural Technician / Technologist
Hybrid
We are seeking an Architectural Technician to join our 80+ Manchester City Centre architectural practice.
The successful candidate will be given significant responsibility and will have the opportunity to work on a range of exciting and fast-paced projects in the retail sector.
The ideal candidate will possess appropriate technical qualifications e.g. minimum HNC/HND or equivalent; they will also have at least 3 years post-qualification experience, across all RIBA plan of work stages.
Experience of retail/commercial interior fit-out packages, including bespoke detailing and specification writing, is essential. The ideal candidate will also need to be fully proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit and be up to date with current building regulations, technical guidance, and codes of practice. They will work as part of a team reporting to a job runner but will be expected to work independently.
Our people are at the core of the business and we are a fun, friendly and hardworking team. Salary will be dependent on experience and reviewed annually. In addition we offer a number of benefits as identified on our Careers page. We fully embrace flexible and hybrid working and our new high quality office in the heart of Manchester offers seamless hybrid working integration.
Please forward cv and covering letter to technicaljobs@aewarchitects.com
Part I Architectural Assistants
Hybrid
In this role, you will be assigned a one-to-one mentor who will work with you throughout the year to offer guidance and support, including PEDR sheet review and sign-off.
We will provide you with:
Opportunity to experience all RIBA Plan of Work stages, including:
- Concept design / feasibility work
- Planning application drawings and documents
- Preparation of tender and construction information
Exposure to the commercial reality of practice including:
- First hand contact with clients and consultants
- A minimum of 4no client / design team meetings
- A minimum of 2no site visits
Quarterly study sessions to cover key topics in preparation for your Part II & Part III:
- Fee proposals and appointment documents
- Planning process
- Procurement and tender
- Construction and contract administration
Full Revit training and BIM / design workshops / virtual reality suite
Competitive salary and ‘on the spot’ reward scheme for exceptional performance.
Structured appraisal system including remuneration review
Monthly team meetings, staff briefings and practice bulletins.
A comprehensive training and CPD programme
Full technical library including access to NBS and IHS subscriptions.
Regular social events and activities
Charity fund-raising and social value activities
In return, we would like you to:
Work hard
Engage with us
Have fun
Please forward cv and covering letter to architecturaljobs@aewarchitects.com
Team Coordinator
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We are looking for a team coordinator to provide admin support to a large team of architects and designers who work specifically on retail workstreams within an 80+ and growing strong architectural practice.
The successful candidate will be responsible for updating project trackers, recording incoming and outgoing document issues, instructing surveys, organising travel, internal team meetings and social events. There will also be occasional reception cover as required.
You will need to be organised, a good communicator with an eye for detail and have advanced knowledge of excel. In return, there will be lots of on-the-job support and guidance with a company who really believe in training and development.
Our people are at the core of the business and we are a fun, friendly and hardworking team. Salary will be dependent on experience and reviewed annually. In addition we offer a number of benefits as identified on our Careers page.
Please forward cv and covering letter to adminjobs@aewarchitects.com
Document Controller
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We are looking for a document controller to provide admin support to a large team of architects and designers who work specifically on retail workstreams within an 80+ and growing strong architectural practice.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support on projects and to teams; duties to include coordinating all technical and contractual documentation, uploading and issuing drawings and documents in accordance with QA procedures, obtaining Promaps and conducting regular reviews and document audits. There will also be occasional reception cover as required.
You will need to be organised, a good communicator with an eye for detail and have advanced knowledge of excel. In return, there will be lots of on-the-job support and guidance with a company who really believe in training and development.
Our people are at the core of the business and we are a fun, friendly and hardworking team. Salary will be dependent on experience and reviewed annually. In addition we offer a number of benefits as identified on our Careers page.
Please forward cv and covering letter to adminjobs@aewarchitects.com
We are frequently told that working for Aew feels like you are part of a family. Our culture is built on our values and our people are at the heart of our business. Loyalty is built with respect, support, recognition and appreciation.
We have been acknowledged as one of the ‘Best Places to Work in Property’ on numerous occasions by Property Week and have held Investors in People accreditation since 2008. Having just received the ‘Investors in People Silver Award for Wellbeing’ we are committed to and working towards Gold.
Some of the things we do to support wellbeing include:
- Offering an Employee Assistance Plan
- Ongoing wellbeing training
- A considerate colleague charter
- Valuing and celebrating difference
- Offering flexible working
- Providing daily fruit and a cycle to work scheme
- Ensuring work is matched to the appropriate skills
- Providing the support and nurturing needed to thrive
- Monthly Office Briefings to share knowledge and recognise and acknowledge achievements
Other benefits we offer include:
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Recommend an employee scheme
- Monthly on the spot rewards (related to performance)
- Quarterly practice social events
- Team social events twice a year
- Sabbaticals
- Interest free season ticket travel loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Increase in holiday for length of service (starting with 23 days, plus bank holidays)
- Long service awards/acknowledgement (10+ years)
- Statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay and shared parental leave
- Student pledges
- Professional subscriptions/fees paid
- Appraisal process that is valued and believed in and used to develop professional development plans
- In-house CPD Programme
- Clear routes to progression
- Work experience placements and Apprenticeships
- Student mentoring programmes
Our Part I students usually return to us for their Part II placements and many of our Senior Management Team originally joined us as students.
We value, celebrate and embrace a diverse workforce and have signed up to the RIBA Inclusion Charter. We recognise that when you bring your authentic self to work everyone benefits. We offer job shares, part time and flexible working and a supportive environment which contributes to a diverse and inclusive culture that we are all proud to be part of.
We are fully committed to a policy of treating all of its employees and job applicants equally. Line managers receive training on the AEW’s policy and all employees are aware of their responsibilities and what they can do to create a work environment that celebrates diversity. Managers are responsible for ensuring they value and embrace difference within their teams.
We have a Considerate Colleague Charter that reinforces this and we are also committed to equal pay. We endeavour to maintain a pay system that is transparent, free from bias and based on objective criteria.
We are also a certified a Disability Confident Committed Employer [DCS030634].