HTA Design LLP is an award winning multi-disciplinary design partnership of specialist teams working collaboratively in Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Communications Design, Sustainability and Planning.
Our busy architectural design studio in Edinburgh is looking for newly graduated, talented, and ambitious Part 1 Architectural Assistants to join us on a permanent basis. You will work within our interdisciplinary teams on one or more of our medium-to-large-scale housing and mixed-use regeneration projects in the UK.
We have exciting new schemes for a range of key clients, including high-density urban housing, sustainable lower-density developments, and estate regeneration projects. Working as part of a team, you will gain hands-on experience on pre- and post-planning stage projects. As this is a permanent role, we are looking for individuals who want to establish their careers with us, with opportunities for long-term progression as you work towards qualifying as an Architect.
The successful candidates will be Part I qualified or equivalent and have:
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RIBA Part 1 qualification in Architecture (or international equivalent).
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A keen interest in housing design and regeneration.
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Good design, technical, and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
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Reliability, punctuality, and a proactive attitude toward learning and long-term professional development.
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Experience (or familiarity) with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Lumion, or Affinity.
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Model-making proficiency (manual or digital techniques) is highly desirable.
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Strong IT literacy (MS Office 365).
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Prior UK-based architectural work experience is desirable, but not essential. We welcome fresh graduates with a passion for learning.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification below for more information:
Architectural Assistant (Part 1) - JD and Person Spec
How to Apply
At HTA, we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help us mitigate unconscious bias, we will run a short-listing process which is initially blind to our selection panel.
Step 1: Please click "Apply for this job" and complete all general sections of the online application form.
Step 2: Using the "Covering Letter" link, please upload a single anonymous document answering the five questions below. Please adhere to a strict word count of 150200 words per question. Do not upload a covering letter, CV or any other documentation other than the response to the questions. Do not include your name or any form of identification - your document will receive a unique reference once it has been uploaded.
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Q1. HTA is dedicated to creating great places to live through housing and regeneration. Tell us about a housing project (either your own university work, or a completed project by any architect) that inspires you and explain why its design is successful.
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Q2. Why do you specifically want to undertake your Part 1 placement with HTA Design, and how do our values and projects align with your own interests?
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Q3. What are your top 5 skills and how will they be beneficial for HTA?
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Q4. What specific skills, knowledge, or experiences do you hope to gain during your time at HTA, and how will these help you on your journey toward qualifying as an Architect?
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Q5. Architecture is highly collaborative. Please describe a time (during your studies or in an extracurricular setting) when you had to work in a team to solve a difficult problem. What was your role, and how did you resolve it?
Step 3: Please upload your selected portfolio/work examples via our portal using the Resume link, ensuring it meets the following criteria:
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Maximum of 3 pages, showing up to 3 key projects/work examples only.
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Please remove any reference to your name, gender, or university from your portfolio pages
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Upload as a single PDF document.
PLEASE NOTE:
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DO NOT Upload a CV - We do not review CV's in the first round.
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If you are successful in being selected for the next round, we will request a copy of your CV and further information from your portfolio via email.
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Failing to adhere to these guidelines (e.g., including your CV or name on your portfolio, or exceeding the page/word limits) may lead to your application being automatically declined.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
HTA is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. We value the differences, needs, and contributions a diverse workforce represents and we strive to create a culture of belonging.
HTA is a Disability Confident signatory - If you have a disability or are neurodivergent and would prefer to apply in a different format, or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview (whether virtually or in person), please contact us at: [email protected] quoting 'Reasonable Adjustment Request' and we will be in touch to discuss how we can assist.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
