Part 2 Architectural Assistant Full Time NEW

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job Title: Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Location: Derbyshire

Salary: £28-33,000 DOE

About the company:

This well-established design and environmental consultancy is recognised for delivering creative, sustainable, and landscape-led projects across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK. With a strong reputation for innovation and a genuinely collaborative culture, the practice offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Part 2 Architectural Assistant to develop their career within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. They are keen to hear from candidates who have successfully completed their Part 1 year-out placement or have up to several years UK based industry experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Excellent mentoring and professional development support
• Exposure to a broad and varied project portfolio
• Friendly and collaborative studio culture
• Opportunity to work alongside multiple in-house disciplines
• Pension and wellbeing initiatives
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Modern working environment with a strong sustainability focus

Daily Duties

• Supporting the architectural team with concept design and project development
• Preparing planning, presentation, and technical drawing packages
• Producing visualisations, layouts, and design documentation
• Assisting with coordination between consultants, clients, and contractors
• Working on projects across a variety of sectors and scales
• Contributing to design meetings, reviews, and site visits
• Helping ensure projects are delivered in line with programme deadlines
• Developing technical knowledge and understanding of project delivery

Ideal Candidate

• RIBA Part 2 qualified
• Must have completed a Part 1 placement year within practice
• Strong design flair with good technical awareness
• Proficiency in Vectorworks would be preferred
• Understanding of UK planning policy and building regulations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Positive, motivated, and eager-to-learn attitude
• Passion for sustainable and thoughtful architectural design

To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to