Overview
We’re looking for Part II Architectural Assistants to help us design a better future – one where buildings genuinely serve the needs of the people who use them. If you’re a highly talented designer who’s looking for their next exciting challenge, this could be the role for you.
We are seeking an experienced Part II Architectural Assistants to join Edinburgh studio.
With seven studios across the UK, Cyprus and India and 60 years history, ADP is in the UK’s top 40 architecture practices. We design around the principles of sustainability, belonging and engagement, rethinking the built environment to create a better future.
At ADP, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a chosen sector or as an all-rounder, working with our cross-practice specialists in sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare and education design. You’ll also be able to work on projects that truly benefit their communities, from large laboratory buildings to mixed-use developments, sensitive refurbishments to envelope-pushing new builds, £100m high-profile schemes to local grassroots projects.
ADP is an employee-owned practice meaning that all staff have a say in how the business is run, and everyone benefits from its success. We know that a healthy work-life balance is key and in addition to other benefits all staff have flexible working hours.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and a gold-standard investor in people, reflecting our belief that it takes a people-centred practice to create people-centred architecture.
Diversity is at the heart of our success, and we welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Start Date: ASAP
How to Apply
If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your CV, portfolio and a cover letter to careers@adp-architecture.com with ‘Part 2 Assistant Edinburgh’ in the subject line. Attachments should be in PDF format and no larger than 5MB in size.
Competitive
Permanent
Full Time
Responsibilities
* Support architectural design work as Part II Assistant within Edinburgh studio.
* Collaborate with cross-practice specialists in sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare and education design.
* Contribute to projects of varying scales and types, from large laboratory buildings to mixed-use developments, refurbishments and new builds.
* Engage in projects that benefit communities and align with ADP’s sustainability, belonging and engagement principles.
Notes
Advert posted
8 October 2025
7 November 2025
Practice
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BE
t: +44 0 131 229 7545 e: riasinfo@rias.org.uk
RIAS Offices are open from 10am until 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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