Key information

‍Job title: Architectural Assistant / Architect

Location: You’ll need to be based in or around London in order to be within reach of project sites, and able to visit our office in Brixton, south London.

Remote / Hybrid working.  Remote working with some in-person collaboration days.  Some more in-person days may be required in the future.

Basis: Full time (we may be able to be flexible on this), PAYE.

Duration: Initially 4 months, with aim to extend to permanent.

Hours: Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, with a flexi-time policy so you can shift this by up to 2 hours either way, or shift your days.  Overtime may be required on occasion due to project pressures, but we’re not in the habit of this.

Salary: £25 - £35k, commensurate on experience.

Start: Immediate start if possible.

Who we are and why work with us

We’re KIN.  We specialise in sustainable and affordable housing.  We have a flexible model, working as developers, development managers, sustainability consultants, architects, and community-led housing enablers.

We’re currently working on an exciting range of projects — from our own Passivhaus developments to net zero Energiesprong social housing retrofits, from affordable community-led housing to an ambitious local authority retrofit task force.  You can expect to be involved across a range of projects.

You might like working with us if you are passionate about sustainability and social justice in the built environment; and are excited about applying your skills and creativity to solving problems and delivering good.  If all that sounds good, then we might be a good fit for you.

You can also have a look at our website at www.kin.co.uk

What you’ll be doing

• You’ll assist in undertaking and presenting technical feasibility studies and development appraisals  (RIBA Stage 0-2) for KIN projects and for clients.
• You’ll communicate and coordinate information with consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• You’ll help coordinate and produce planning submissions.
• You’ll produce technical/construction information, including working with manufacturers (including off-site manufacturers) to refine design proposals.
• You’ll help build and improve procedures and systems, to streamline project delivery and quality assurance.
• You’ll report to the two directors.

Opportunities you’ll have

As a small company with an inclusive and collaborative approach:

• You’ll have opportunities to experience a range of different projects and aspects of our work.
• You’ll be able to help shape projects and, potentially, the business itself.
• You’ll have a wealth of learning opportunities on cutting edge sustainable projects.
• You’ll have opportunities to develop and take on responsibilities and leadership.

Things we’re looking for

• Well organised, able to effectively manage your time across multiple tasks and projects, and be able to juggle creative thinking with a rigorous eye for detail.
• Good experience of architectural technical design and coordination (RIBA Stage 4), including coordinating with consultants and manufacturers, and an understanding of sustainable and passive design principles.
• Architectural Part 1 / Part 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• Good knowledge of UK planning, building regulations (England and Wales), and design standards.
• Excited about problem solving and learning.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Experience with:
• AutoCAD and Revit.
• Sketchup.
• InDesign and Photoshop.
• Excel.

Other things we’d love

• Good with clients.
• Experience on net zero, Passivhaus, Energiesprong, or retrofit projects.
• Experience on multi-unit residential projects.
• Experience running projects.
• Experience considering project costs, business case, and whole life value.
• Experience on site (RIBA Stages 5-6).
• Experience with community engagement or community led housing groups.
• Experience with:
• PHPP energy modelling software.
• LCA / whole life carbon calculations.