John McAslan + Partners

Project leaders and assistants (all levels) with commercial and residential experience, to work on major projects.

Part 3 Architect with an interest in historic buildings, to support the leader of our historic buildingsspecialism.

All candidates should have proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and CAD (Microstation preferred). Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (without restriction) is required.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer to lead a variety of exciting high profile projects in our Manchester studio. You will have a passion for innovative design and an ability to challenge traditional design approaches. You will be proactive and resourceful with an ability to represent the Practice at all levels. This position offers a perfect platform to demonstrate your abilities for potential career progression to Associate. You will have excellent design skills and posses strong and proven leadership skills; an ability to delegate and mentor your team in order to deliver an important project for the Practice. You will be able to demonstrate your abilities to work on your own initiative, building a strong and cohesive team. The practice, with studios in London, Manchester and Moscow is proud of its excellent CPD training and mentoring programmes, and benefits including private medical care and travel insurance with BUPA, permanent health insurance, pension, discretionary bonus, assistance with professional fees, subsidised gym membership, access to independent confidential advice and counselling, and enhanced maternity/paternity pay.

John McAslan + Partners, a leading 120-strong architectural and design Practice with a broad portfolio of award-winning British and international architecture, based in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Moscow, are looking for an HR Manager. This role is currently located in Holland Park W11, but due to relocate in late Spring 2009 to Euston. You will be CIPD-qualified or equivalent or working towards your qualification, with 3+ years experience in a generalist role, gained in a professional services environment. You will be ready for a new challenge and the next level of managing a developing Human Resources function within a growing and creative business. Your experience and the role will encompass areas such as: Employee Relations Maintaining the compliance of Employment Contracts and Policies, procedures and employment law generally Appraisal management Database development and management Training and Development Coaching Team Leaders on performance and dispute resolution issues You will report to the Director of HR & Finance and be responsible for managing one part-time HR Co-ordinator who is primarily responsible for Recruitment processes. You will have excellent communication skills and solid HR experience with a good knowledge of HR processes and employment law. Your confidence in your own knowledge will allow you to inclusively influence, and negotiate with others, to make subtle changes. You will have had some exposure to Strategic development of HR management, with good analytical and reporting skills, able to succinctly summarise your findings. You must have a “hands on” attitude with good business acumen. Benefits include Contributory Pension, Profit-based bonus, Private Healthcare, subsidised gym membership and social team building activities throughout the year.

We are looking for experienced senior architects to lead work on a variety of Education and Cultural projects based in our London office. You will have a good track record of managing production information and delivery of tender and construction packages. You will be proactive and resourceful with an ability to represent the practice at all levels. Experience with educational projects in the UK preferred.

The practice, with studios in London, Manchester and Moscow is proud of its excellent CPD training and mentoring programmes, and benefits including private medical care and travel insurance with BUPA, permanent health insurance, pension, discretionary bonus, assistance with professional fees, subsidised gym membership and enhanced maternity/paternity pay.

If you are interested in working with us, please send your CV, covering letter stating current salary, and A4 examples of your work to: The Recruitment Team, John McAslan + Partners, 49 Princes Place, W11 4QA, UK
Or by email to: recruit@mcaslan.co.uk (No agencies please) Please quote ref: BD 080523 You must be free to work in the UK without restriction. John McAslan + Partners is an Equal Opportunities Employer.