Part 2 Architectural Assistant Full Time NEW

Darlington, County Durham
Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job Title: Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Location: Darlington or Newcastle studio

Salary: In the region of £27-30,000 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 practice’s 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

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