Job Description
Job Title: Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant
Location: Manchester
Salary: £29-34,000 DOE
**The same client is also looking for Architects with several years post Part 3 experience**
About the company:
Penguin Recruitment are pleased to be supporting an award-winning Manchester-based architectural practice who has quickly established themselves as a leading voice in the North West, delivering high-profile projects across residential, commercial, cultural and master planning sectors. Founded in 2018, the practice is driven by a passion for cities, people and making, with a strong emphasis on placemaking, sustainability and deliverability. The studio fosters a collaborative, "learning office" culture where the team works collectively to design and deliver thoughtful, well-crafted buildings. Their work is defined by simple, elegant design principles, attention to detail, and a commitment to architecture as a holistic and leading consultancy role within the design process.
Benefits
* Competitive salary aligned with experience
* Opportunity to work on award-winning, high-profile schemes
* Collaborative studio culture with strong mentorship
* Clear progression within a growing practice
* Exposure to large-scale, complex projects
* Support for professional development and Part 3 progression
* Central Manchester studio location
Day-to-day duties
* Contributing to the design and delivery of projects across multiple RIBA stages
* Producing high-quality drawings, models, and presentation materials
* Collaborating with internal teams, clients, and external consultants
* Supporting planning applications and technical design packages
* Attending design team meetings and site visits
* Participating in design reviews and studio discussions
* Assisting in ensuring projects meet programme, budget, and quality targets
Ideal candidate
* Part 2 with substantial UK project experience
* Strong design sensibility with attention to detail and proportion
* Experience working across multiple RIBA stages
* Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite)
* Confident communicator with strong teamwork skills
* Interest in placemaking, sustainability and high-quality urban design
* Proactive, organised, and motivated to contribute within a collaborative studio
To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to