RIAI Graduate Training Scheme - Current Open Applications

RIAI/Department of Education

Programme Reference Number: DES2024/01 (this reference to be included on the application form)

The RIAI and the Department of Education are inviting applications for the Architectural Graduate Training Programme.

The programme, designed for recent graduates with a recognised qualification in architecture, is an opportunity to obtain practical work experience for three years to prepare for the Professional Practice Examinations.

The selection process will be shortlisting for competitive interview.

The package for successful applicants consists of:

• Salary €35,000.00 per annum
• Practical experience to prepare for the Diploma in Professional Practice
• 36 Month Placement in the DoE Planning and Building Unit, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Planning & Building Unit (PBU)

The Planning and Building Unit is responsible for identifying the current and future infrastructure requirements for all levels of the education and training sector and for overseeing the delivery of a capital programme to deliver accommodation to the required standard, within the allocated resources, and in line with the strategic direction of the Department. The Unit also has responsibility for strategic planning to ensure that the Department can continue to meet future requirements for education accommodation in line with growing demand and changing needs.

The Unit currently comprises over 200 administrative, professional and technical staff delivering a range of functions across forward planning; site acquisition and property management; school capital appraisal; overseeing and managing delivery of major construction projects, devolved projects, public private partnership (PPP) projects, further education and higher education capital investment and other programmes of capital activity; professional and technical guidance underpinned by research; and financial management.

The capital programme amount is in excess of €5 billion from 2021 – 2025 and is one of the largest capital development programmes in the State under Project Ireland 2040.

Working Environment

The working environment will alternate between office, remote working, site and building inspections. The applicant will be required to travel to attend client meetings, design team meetings, consultancy meetings, site meetings and site inspections. This will require that the applicant possess a Category B drivers' license, be able to drive, have access to a vehicle and be in a position to travel in line with the needs of the post.

The applicant is expected to spend 3 days per week (maximum) at the office/site and building inspections and 2 days remote working, which will vary depending on the projects assigned.

There might be an option to work in a private architect’s practice on secondment to gain additional practical experience and this time would count towards working from the office.

Duties and Responsibilities of an Architect

The Graduate Architect will report to a line-manager Senior Architect. The Architectural Graduate will work in a flexible team under the direction of this Senior Architect. S/he will undertake a range of duties in design, construction and advisory projects and any other duties assigned from time to time as appropriate to the position. Depending on the size and complexity of the project s/he will be required to work as part of a team and/or under his/her own initiative.

For further information, contact RIAI +353 1 6761703/Email graduatetraining@riai.ie. Closing Date for return of Application is 12 Midday Friday 03 May 2024.

Interviews to take place week beginning 20 May 2024.