The Office of Public Works and the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland is inviting applications for the Graduate Architect Training Scheme. The Training Scheme is designed for recent graduates, who have a recognised qualification in architecture. The training scheme will have twenty places this year. The selection process will be shortlisting for competitive interview in July.

Requirements: The training scheme will provide practical experience for those wishing to prepare for the R.I.A.I. / N.U.I Examination in Professional Practice or R.I.B.A Part 3 examination. Placement, in the O.P.W Architectural Services, will be for 24 months only, at a salary of €34,632.00 p.a. Placements will commence from July 2006. The Office of Public Works provides a wide range of architectural services and has a role in the conservation and protection of our architectural heritage. The OPW Architectural Services has approximately 100 architects, technicians, services engineers and quantity surveyors. It has a very wide range of projects, including major restoration and refurbishment projects for historic properties and cultural institutions, office accommodation for government departments and other agencies, Garda stations, prisons, social welfare offices etc.

Closing Date for applications is 30 June 2006
For further Information and an application form please contact:
Kathryn Meghen
RIAI / OPW
8 Merrion Square
Dublin 2