Job Title: Part 2 Architectural Assistant
Location: Darlington or Newcastle studio
Salary: In the region of GBP27:30,000 DOE
About the company:
This award:winning, AJ100 architectural practice operates from multiple studios across the UK and is recognised for delivering design:led, commercially aware architecture across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed:use sectors. With a team of over 300 professionals, the practice is driven by a clear ethos: creating places that enhance communities while delivering lasting social, environmental, and economic value.
The Newcastle and Darlington studios form a key part of the practices North East presence, offering collaborative, design:focused environments within a wider national network. Both studios are engaged in a diverse portfolio of regional and UK:wide projects, with a strong emphasis on design quality, technical development, and BIM:led delivery. The practice is particularly interested in candidates already based in the North East or with strong connections to the region.
Benefits
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Structured mentoring and support towards RIBA Part 3 qualification
* Exposure to high:quality UK:wide projects across multiple sectors
* Clear progression pathway within an AJ100 practice
* Supportive studio culture with regular design reviews and knowledge sharing
* CPD programme and in:house learning opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
* Social events across both regional and national studios
* Cycle to work scheme and additional lifestyle benefits
Daily Duties
* Support project teams across RIBA Stages 0:4, with exposure to later stages where appropriate
* Develop and coordinate design proposals using Revit and other digital tools
* Assist in the preparation of planning, design, and technical drawing packages
* Contribute to design development, detailing, and spatial resolution
* Produce high:quality visualisations, diagrams, and presentation material
* Engage with consultants and assist in coordination of design information
* Undertake research, feasibility studies and design option development
* Support project architects and senior team members in day:to:day project delivery
* Attend client meetings, design workshops and internal reviews
* Contribute to maintaining high standards of design quality and BIM coordination
Ideal Candidate
* Qualified Part 2 Architectural Assistant with several years of UK practice experience
* Currently working within or recently progressed from a UK:based architectural practice
* Strong portfolio demonstrating design development and project involvement across multiple RIBA stages
* Proficient in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite; additional 3D/visualisation software beneficial
* Good understanding of UK planning processes, Building Regulations, and construction detailing
* Confident communicator with experience working within multidisciplinary teams
* Strong design sensibility combined with growing technical awareness
* Organised, proactive, and able to manage workload across multiple projects
* Keen interest in progressing towards RIBA Part 3 qualification
* Ideally based in or willing to relocate to the North East, with preference for Newcastle or Darlington studios
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