Architectural Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
| Salary £27,852 - £32,020 per annum | Full time | Permanent | 37 hours per week | Preston |
Building & Design Team are currently recruiting…
An Architectural Assistant to work within the Building Design Team, part of the Asset Management Service at Lancashire County Council .
Our Building Design Team is a multidisciplinary and specialised team. We contribute to delivering a comprehensive capital programme which invests in the county council's property including schools, libraries, museums, and offices. Our fantastic team has an array of experts including Architects, M&E Engineers, Structural Engineers and Building Services Engineers.
What we are looking for…
Creative and Ambitious Architectural Assistant – You'll be a creative thinker who can work as part of an established team working on a whole host of building projects – you'll assist in the production of planning and building regulation drawings and specifications – you'll support the Principal Architect and Project Leads and assist on a variety of projects – you'll be confident and self-assured, with the ability to communicate with the wider team covering multiple disciplines.
Challenge – You will contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of our service making the best use of our drawing systems to produce quality drawings and 3D models.
So, if you want to join our fantastic design team, work in a collaborative and innovative environment; then look no further for your future role! with remote/home working too!
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description and Person Specification
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Architectural Assistant roles across Lancashire County Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,852 - £32,020 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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