Architectural Assistant Part II

The Role

Project and Design

• Support project teams across design and delivery stages.
• Develop design ideas, studies, and options from concept through technical stages.
• Produce drawings, diagrams, models, reports, and presentation materials.
• Contribute to research, feasibility studies, and project coordination.
• Integrate structural, MEP, and specialist consultant information into coordinated designs.

Project Delivery and Collaboration

• Assist with technical design packages and drawing production.
• Support planning, building regulations, and statutory submissions.
• Develop knowledge of construction methods, materials, and detailing.
• Assist with quality reviews, coordination checks, and project documentation.
• Work with architects and multidisciplinary teams, attend meetings and reviews, and support consultant coordination.

Education and Experience

• RIBA Part II qualification or an international equivalent is required.
• One to four years in an architectural practice is desirable.
• UK or international project experience is advantageous.
• Middle East project experience is beneficial but not essential.

Essential Software

• Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Enscape or equivalent visualization software, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Office Suite are essential.

Desirable Software

• Grasshopper, Adobe Illustrator, BIM workflows, and model coordination platforms are desirable.

Personal Attributes and Portfolio

• Strong design aptitude, architectural awareness, creativity, communication skills, collaboration, adaptability, organization, initiative, and attention to detail are expected.
• Candidates should manage multiple deadlines and priorities while seeking guidance when needed.
• A strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, design thinking, and graphical communication is required.

Working Arrangements

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Hybrid working requires a minimum of four days per week in the London studio.
• Flexibility may be needed for project requirements, meetings, workshops, and occasional site visits.

Career Development

• The practice supports mentoring, training, continuing professional development, and progression toward professional qualification.

Application Materials

• Applications must include a CV of no more than two A4 pages and a sample portfolio of up to ten A3 pages in PDF format.
• Applications without a PDF portfolio will not be reviewed.