Ian Simpson Architects (UK)

[IUI Design]

Hi Guys,

 

I know there's a few people here that work for/in architectural offices around the UK and I was wandering if any of these guys or girls had experience of working in Ian Simpson's offices in Manchester??

 

Currently I was looking for a new position in Manchester as a Senior Architecural Technician, and where I could also develop my 3d skills a bit further to the next level and have been approached by an agent regarding the offices of Ian Simpson.

 

Any help appreciated, thanks.

 

Ifty

[3dp]

had a agent phone about them before christmas

i did visual work for the, on a lift project 3-4 years ago - that was a slog

was contacted by a agent before christmas about them myself but a couple of issues

 

be prepared to leave home and live in their office

the turnover of staff is very high which always says something for a "name" practice

 

also the salaries don't start with a 5 or 4 or a 3 so thats a no for me and seeing that you can pull up to £25p/h on contract in the city offices

 

then again i'm on a hospital project and my skills 3d and design management wise means i won't be back in a architects office for a long time

[IUI Design]

Thanks for that advice David.

 

I'm going to speak to the agent about the points you raised and I will be also asking the following questions:

 

1. What are the office working hours?

2. Do they offer flexible working hours (ie. start & finish at different times)?

3. Number of days (holiday) per year?

4. Paid overtime up to senior level (double time or time and a half)?

5. Is further training & development offered (if required)?

 

 

Ifty

[IUI Design]

Question to 3dp.................

 

 

Sorry....forgot to ask,

 

If I work in Manchester on Contract at £25/per hour, then what kind of money would I expect to get every week after tax (for example if I work 37.5 hrs or 40hrs per week) ???

 

 

 

Ifty