ECA Architecture Planning Community
Architectural Assistant (Part 1)
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Company Description
ECA Architecture Planning Community is a design-led practice that integrates architecture and town planning to create sustainable, inclusive communities. The team combines academic design thinking with practical strategies to deliver projects that are both aesthetically refined and highly functional. ECA values ethical approaches, bespoke solutions, and collaborative work across all built-environment disciplines to address site-specific constraints and opportunities. As a local and friendly practice with big-city experience, ECA focuses on honest advice, community empowerment, and engaging facilitation techniques that make planning and design accessible and enjoyable. The practice is driven by improving the wider urban fabric and designing real places for real people with a positive, lasting impact.
Role Description
The Architectural Assistant (Part 1) will support the design and delivery of a range of architectural and planning projects, working closely with senior team members to develop concept designs, technical drawings, and presentation materials. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with architectural drawings, preparing planning and design documentation, and contributing to visualisations and reports that communicate design intent to clients, communities, and stakeholders. The role involves participating in team meetings, helping to coordinate information between disciplines, and contributing to community engagement activities and consultations. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Poole, requiring regular collaboration within the studio and occasional site visits as projects demand.
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- Strong foundation in Architecture, with a recognised Part 1 qualification or equivalent academic background.
- Proficiency in Technical Drawing and Architectural Drawings, including use of relevant CAD and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or similar).
- Effective Communication skills, with the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients and community stakeholders.
- Ability to prepare clear, engaging Presentations and visual materials to support design proposals and planning submissions.
- Understanding of planning principles, sustainable design, and community-focused approaches to the built environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage workload across multiple projects and deadlines.
- Interest in ethical practice, inclusive design, and creating positive social and environmental impact through architecture.
- Familiarity with UK building regulations and planning processes is beneficial; prior studio or practice experience is an advantage.
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