Part 2 Architectural Assistants & Newly Qualified Architects (up to 2-3 years PQE)
London | Full-time, Permanent | £31,000 - £45,000
Overview
We're working with a purpose-driven, design-led practice in London known for shaping urban environments with character, narrative, and community at the heart. They're on the lookout for ambitious
Part 2 Architectural Assistants
and
recently qualified
Architects
(up to 2-3 years post Part 3) who want to be part of a collaborative studio working across a broad range of UK residential projects. From smaller scale neighbourhood developments to large, high-density schemes and towers up to 35 storeys.
You'll join a team that thrives on design thinking, storytelling, and people-first planning. If you're drawn to places with real identity, and love expressing big ideas through sketching, visuals and an iterative design process, this one's for you.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to projects across early RIBA stages - from feasibility and concept to detailed planning
* Work on UK residential schemes ranging from low-density neighbourhoods to high-rise developments
* Collaborate on masterplans, collections of buildings, and large urban blocks
* Produce engaging visual presentations, diagrams, and sketch concepts that communicate design narrative clearly
* Support project leads and wider teams with design research, AI-assisted workflows, and Revit-based documentation (training provided)
* Work closely with a team that values community impact, placemaking, and design process
Requirements
* For
Architects
: demonstrable experience on
UK residential projects
is essential
* For
Part 2s
: a passion for placemaking and early-stage design is key; UK residential experience ideal but not essential
* Strong visual storytelling skills: hand sketching, concept work, and diagrams are all highly valued
* Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Revit preferred
* Interest in or openness to learning AI-assisted tools like Midjourney
* Confident working to scale, especially on larger schemes or tower typologies
* A portfolio that showcases
process
,
narrative
, and
people-first design
If this sounds like you, would love to chat. Send your CV + portfolio to