Architectural Assistant Grade I

Description

Complying with relevant legislative codes, latest trends and public procurement requirements;

Assisting in the preparation of Capital Works Management Framework documentation for tender packages and contract awards for public works.

OPW architectural staff provide design, project management, conservation, maintenance, procurement and advisory services for Government, State Agencies' and cultural institutions building and property needs.

Implementing and maintaining of ISO procedures and certification in the provision of architectural services;

Assisting with the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) standards through the organisation and contributing to BIM Execution Plan developments;

Undertaking building and site inspections and preparing Building Condition Reports based on findings;

Assisting with Building Appraisals and the development of client briefs;

Setting and maintaining of professional duties and technical standards in all areas of architecture;

Assisting with the preparation of feasibility studies, reports and presentation drawings;

Undertaking measured building and site surveys and translating data into legible digital and graphical format;

Assisting with the preparation of statutory submissions including planning permission, fire safety certificate, disability access certificate etc;

Delivering the OPW statement of strategy and corresponding business plans;

Assisting with the preparation of Building Control documentation;

Providing technical expertise in the application and integration of construction technologies in the building process;

Managing risk effectively within the architectural practice;

Assisting with the construction process and site supervision under the direction of the Architect, Senior Architect / Regional Manager or Assistant Principal Architect where appropriate/applicable;

Supporting the implementation and maintenance of I.S.E.N ISO 9001:2015 procedures and certification in the provision of architectural services in the OPW;

Managing hardcopy archive materials and assisting in the digitisation of its information;

Keeping up to date with changing developments in information technology, construction technology, architectural practice and statutory requirements as they affect the construction industry;

Producing technical drawings for all stages including concept and sketch design stage, planning, specification, compliance reports and other written technical documentation for tender, post-tender and handover or any other additional stages in the process as required;

Assisting with contract management of minor capital, maintenance and conservation works;

Managing developments and information flow within Common Data Environments (CDE);

Maintaining, reviewing and contributing into multiple building Safety Files;

Requirements

Architectural Assistant Grade I

Architectural Assistant Grade I in the Office of Public Works

The working environment will alternate between office, site and building inspections. The Architectural Assistant Grade I will be required to travel to attend meetings with clients, design teams, consultants, and to site meetings and site inspections. Successful candidates may be eligible for blended working subject to conditions as set out in OPW’s blended working policy and the business needs of the office to which they are assigned.

Reporting to a Senior Architect or equivalent level, the Architectural Assistant Grade I will apply technical principles in the development of a building to meet the project brief, the regulatory requirements for the building/ site complex and the performance requirements for environmental and energy efficiency. Depending on the size and complexity of the project they will be required to work as part of a team and/or on their own initiative.

Benefits

Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance;

Salary, starting at €53,996 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance;

Paid membership of a relevant professional body;

Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union;

Free Entry to OPW managed Heritage Sites;

The OPW promotes and supports Continuing Professional Development (CPD) among its professional staff. It has a program of architectural conferences and encourages attendance at external lectures/ conferences / seminars. In addition, the OPW supports educational opportunities through a ‘refund of fees scheme’ for attendance at third level further education.

Training and Development

Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options);

Opportunity to avail of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, and the tax saver public transport pass;

Facility to apply for career breaks;

Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme;

Opportunities for promotion through internal, interdepartmental and open competitions.

Starting annual leave of 23 days per year, rising to 27 after a number of years in the grade;

Public Sector pension;

Learning and development opportunities;

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance