ARCHITECTURE APPRENTICESHIP LONDON - LEVEL 7

ALLFORD HALL MONAGHAN MORRIS LIMITED

London (EC1V 9HL)

Closes in 10 days (Monday 14 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 March 2025

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Summary

This is your chance to join our team and gain valuable hands-on experience while furthering your architectural education. As an Architectural Apprentice, you will become an integral part of the Design Team, helping to deliver design information to an agreed programme and contributing to the development of project strategies.

Wage

£30,500 a year

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Salaries are reviewed annually.

Training course
Architect (integrated degree) (level 7)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm with a University release day or block, depending on the University training schedule.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

  • Communicate and share knowledge among Design Team
  • Ensure that deliverable targets are met
  • Develop and deliver design intent
  • Undertake project research as required for technical, materials, procurement etc.
  • Complete own time sheets
  • Ensure that Project procedures are followed
  • Attend and present their own work at relevant meetings
  • Ensure own PEDR submissions are met
  • Working as part of a team to achieve project deadlines
  • Achieve set targets for quality and time
  • Working on competition submissions when appropriate
  • Ensure that all work that leaves the office meets the quality standards of the Practice

Where you’ll work

Morelands
5 - 23 Old Street
London
EC1V 9HL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE

Your training course

Architect (integrated degree) (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents
  • Generate architectural design proposals
  • Evaluate and apply a comprehensive range of visual, oral and written media to test, analyse, critique and explain design proposals  
  • Produce drawings and 3D models using relevant software including Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Apply understanding of current architectural debate to produce innovative solutions
  • Produce clear, logically argued and original written work relating to architectural culture, theory and design
  • Apply fine art theories in a creative way that acknowledges their conceptualisation and representation
  • Comply with relevant town planning policy throughout design and construction phases to obtain planning permission (e.g. submitting planning application)
  • Identify end user needs, local and the social context in which the project is developed
  • Lead design development in respect of environmental context and sustainability
  • Lead projects or parts of projects, taking into consideration business priorities and practice management
  • Deliver services in a responsible manner, prioritising the interests of the client and other stakeholders 
  • Problem-solve and use professional judgment to take initiative and make appropriate decisions in situations with multiple constraints
  • Critically review precedents relevant to the function, organisation and technological strategy of a design proposals
  • Prepare and develop a project brief (e.g. by referring to RIBA Plan of Work)
  • Integrate knowledge of structural principles and construction techniques with building design
  • Evaluate materials, processes and techniques that apply to architectural designs with multiple constraints and building construction, and how to integrate these into practicable design proposals
  • Apply various technological methods to building design to provide conditions of comfort and protection against the environment
  • Meet client’s brief within the constraints of the imposed budget limitations and building regulations
  • Interact with statutory authorities (e.g. planning or building control), private bodies (e.g. developers) or individuals to competently deliver projects in a wide variety of sectors and within diverse legislative frameworks
  • Act professionally when working independently and as part of a team, including communicating clearly with all stakeholders
  • Offer impartial advice on construction related issues, relevant legislation and risks
  • Identify and describe client and end user requirements, priorities and objectives
  • Work with an understanding of the relevant statutory and legal requirements during project development so that the risk of harm to those who build, use and maintain buildings is reduced
  • Engage in business development and administration including contributing to business strategy development, evaluating resources, planning, implementing and recording projects tasks
  • Supervise the work of junior staff including Architectural Assistants
  • Coordinate and engage in design team interaction
  • Resolve construction related challenges and disputes, where appropriate
  • Undertake construction inspection responsibilities, including completing site visits and commenting on contractors and sub-contractors work in relation to architectural drawings

Your training plan

  • Depending on the University that you study at, you will train as per their schedule while working at the Practice. 

 

More training information

While we have stated University of Nottingham is the training provider in this advert, we are open to partnering with other Universities as well.

We currently are partnered with University of Nottingham, Oxford Brookes, London Southband, London Metropolitan University UWE and Bath. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

  • Archtiecture (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Please submit the following: - Your CV, ensuring you list your Part 1 education and your University results. - Your portfolio. - Completed job application form (found on company website). - Cover letter explaining why you're interested in the apprenticeship, how you'll manage the work-study balance, and which University you would like to attend

About this company

AHMM is an award winning Architectural Practice with over 400 employees spread across 5 offices (UK and overseas). Since September 2017, all of our employees are majority owners of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Ltd through the AHMM Employee Ownership Trust. Not only do we take pride in designing and building beautiful buildings, we also take pride in being able to offer job opportunities through our Apprenticeship Programme.

https://www.ahmm.co.uk/practice/careers/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

- Pension - Private Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - EAP - Share Bike Hire - Cycle to Work Scheme - Social events

After this apprenticeship

  • You will work as an Architect, mastering your skills and knowledge and work your way up to a Project Architect and beyond. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ALLFORD HALL MONAGHAN MORRIS LIMITED

Kristen Barnes

recruitment@ahmm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000012938.

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Closes in 10 days (Monday 14 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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