Overview
Part 2 Architectural Assistant - Bristol, London or Reading (2026). Based in either our London, Bristol or Reading office, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. You will join a supportive and successful team with exciting career opportunities, gain client exposure and professional development, and work in an innovative and collaborative environment. You will work on a range of projects including community, residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. Clients include landowners, developers, Local Authorities, Registered Providers and national house builders.
This is a fantastic opportunity to put your design skills into practice. You will support the team by contributing to the design process across the RIBA work stages, helping to deliver information packages including drawings and reports (e.g., design and access statements) in a supportive team environment. You’ll work with a Project Architect and use design software like Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp to create visual presentations and diagrams. You’ll be a key part of the design process, helping to take projects from ideas through approvals to construction. You’ll also learn how to analyse sites and the surrounding area to ensure your designs fit the context, and collaborate with other disciplines across Stantec.
We are an RIBA-chartered practice and will provide support to progress your career toward becoming an Architect.
Responsibilities
* Support the design process across the RIBA work stages, contributing to information packages including drawings and reports (e.g., design and access statements).
* Work with a Project Architect and use Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp to create visual presentations and diagrams.
* Contribute to projects from initial ideas to approvals and construction.
* Analyse sites and the surrounding area to ensure designs fit the context.
* Collaborate with other disciplines across Stantec.
* Contribute to design information packages and design and access statements.
Qualifications
* Minimum: completed MArch (Part 2 accreditation).
* Ideally some experience on residential or mixed-use projects in the UK.
* Strong creative eye and excellent communication skills; knowledge of building regulations.
* Willingness to learn new software or techniques; good organisation and time management skills, especially when juggling deadlines.
What We Can Offer
* Competitive salary
* Private medical insurance
* Benefits including holiday buy/sell, group income protection and life assurance
* Permanent employment contract
* Professional progression plan toward chartership
* A supportive and collaborative team environment and ERG network
About Stantec
Stantec unites more than 32,000 employees across 450 locations. We plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and to creating an inclusive work environment.
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