PTE is a multinational, LBGT+ friendly workplace specialising in the design of homes, neighbourhoods, public and mixed-use buildings throughout the United Kingdom. We work closely and collaboratively with our clients, forging long term relationships and place great importance not only on the way that buildings look, but also on the way that they are made, the way they are used and how they age.
Our headquarters at Diespeker Wharf, just five minutes’ walk from Angel Islington, is one the most tranquil spots on London’s canal network and provides a great working environment for our staff, clients and collaborators.
See our Working at PTE page to find out more about the company.
Work experience
Each year PTE offers work experience for Year 10 and Year 12 students at our friendly and vibrant office in Islington.
This provides invaluable experience for those in Key Stage 4 and 5 who are in the process of considering their future career choices. Supporting education is embedded in PTE’s social value objectives – work experience, apprenticeships, junior open house events, careers days and mentoring are all part of the PTE’s educational support programme.
Each week is specifically timetabled for the student, providing a wide range of supervised experience, giving an insight into the career of an architect. The week includes mentoring on a small design project, software training and attendance of in-office meetings, design reviews, CPDs and an end of week design presentation with a small group of PTE colleagues.
PTE embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to representing and reflecting the communities that we serve. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from students at state schools and academies. Therefore, we encourage if you are of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to apply.
Students should contact us at careers@ptea.co.uk with a short email about you and your interests, whether in architecture and the built environment, sustainability or graphic design.
Vacancies
How to apply: Please mark your application with your name and the position applied for and send by email to the People Team at careers@ptea.co.uk
Bid Coordinator
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Pollard Thomas Edwards is seeking a highly driven, organised, and experienced Bid Coordinator to join our active Communications Group.
This is a pivotal role in securing new business opportunities by supporting and coordinating the end-to-end bid process. Working closely with the partners, and the wider Communications team, you will take ownership of preparing and coordinating compelling bid submissions and related communications. You will help ensure that our proposals are not only compliant and on time, but also persuasive, visually striking, and tailored to their target audience.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. There is an opportunity to get involved with writing for marketing, awards and PR activities and other graphic project work.
PTE’s focus is to design great buildings and places, to deliver excellent services to our clients, and to create a stimulating working environment for our people.
Key duties include:
- research, write, and edit tailored content for bids, submissions, expressions of interest, and competitions
- analyse bid requirements, prepare initial briefings, and identify key tasks
- collate, edit, and format draft bid content (words and images) into cohesive, professional documents
- liaise with bid sponsors, external consultants, and clients where required
- attend weekly new business meetings and maintain the bid tracker
- maintain and develop the central database of bid materials, including company information, CVs, case studies, images, and previous answers
- provide support to the Communications team with general administrative tasks, including updating publicity sheets and other marketing collateral.
Skill requirements:
- excellent written English with strong editing and proof-reading skills
- experience within the built environment, architectural practice, or similar professional services sector
- proficiency in Office 365 and Adobe InDesign, with strong graphic and layout skills.
- highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- confident working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
- strong interpersonal skills - able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and liaise with senior staff and external stakeholders
- self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage workload independently
- quick to learn and able to build a strong understanding of the practice and its projects
- meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Salary according to experience
How to apply
Please mark your application with your name and the position applied for and send by email to the People Team at careers@ptea.co.uk
Office Coordinator
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Pollard Thomas Edwards is looking for an experienced and proactive office coordinator.
The main purpose of the role is to support the running of the office and administrative functions of the practice. You will provide a professional front of house service to staff, clients and visitors so that a positive first impression is made.
PTE’s focus is to design great buildings and places, to deliver excellent services to our clients, and to create a stimulating working environment for our people.
Key duties include:
- be responsible for the opening and closing of the office and running of the reception during office hours
- greet clients and visitors in a cheerful and polite manner
- coordinate meeting rooms calendar and prepare refreshments when required
- answer the telephone in a pleasant and professional manner and forward calls to correct person
- provide basic IT support, stocking printers, changing toner cartridges and dealing with other requests from the IT manager
- support office events for staff and external audiences, some of which may require out of hours attendance
- provide general administrative support to all departments
- book travel, entertaining and accommodation
- create new project directories using online document management system
- responsible for the organization of incoming and outgoing project related documents within PTE’s document management system (Deltek PIM/Union Square) and Extranet sites
- liaising with Deltek support and development where required to ensure smooth running of the Deltek PIM/Union Square system
- electronic and hard copy issuing of drawings and documents
- assist the HR Manager to organize interviews and new starters inductions on site.
Skill requirements:
- excellent knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and Outlook
- working knowledge of using Auto CAD/Revit desirable
- Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign desirable as there is an opportunity to help the Comms team with design work, and general marketing
- experience of using database and data inputting
- experience administering a document management system (preferably DELTEK PIM/Union Square)
- ability to communicate effectively at all levels, written and verbal
- ability to work within a team and working on own initiative
- flexible and positive attitude
- commitment to and demonstration of brand values – generous, confident, passionate, nimble
- a high level of confidentiality handling staff and client`s information.
Salary according to experience
How to apply
Please mark your application with your name and the position applied for and send by email to the People Team at careers@ptea.co.uk
