Architect/Architectural Assistant

RKA Architectural Design studio; Glasgow, St Andrews; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

30 days annual leave

9:00am - 5:30pm, Mon-Fri

Annual bonus

Job summary

RKA Architectural Design studio in the UK is seeking an Architect or Architectural Assistant with a minimum of three years post-Part II experience to join our team, working on a range of exciting projects across Scotland.

Based in St Andrews or Glasgow, you will lead design development, produce technical drawings, and ensure compliance with Scottish building and planning regulations, while collaborating closely with the team and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post Part 2 experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and experience delivering through stages 3–5.
• Strong design sense with attention to detail and good English.
• Good understanding of Scottish building and planning regulations.
• Proactive, well organised and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects through stages 3, 4 and 5 to high standards.
• Collaborate with design team and clients to develop concepts.
• Produce technical drawings and documentation and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Deliver projects through stages 3-5

Strong design sensibility

Strong communication and teamwork

Proactive and well organised

Understanding of Scottish regulations

Strong technical knowledge

Fluent written and spoken English

Education

RIBA Part II / Part II equivalent

Tools

Revit

Autocad

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Architect/Architectural Assistant

St Andrews or Glasgow

We are seeking a talented and experienced Architect or Architectural Assistant with a minimum of 3 years post part 2 experience to join our team, working on a range of exciting projects.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, benchmarked against experience
• Employer pension contribution
• 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
• Standard working hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Annual bonus

Key Requirements

• Proficiency in using Revit
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects to a high standard through stages 3, 4 & 5
• Strong design sensibility with attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive and well organised
• Good understanding of Scottish building and planning regulations
• Good technical knowledge
• Strong written and spoken English
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of using Autocad
• Driving license with access to a car

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a prestigious, design-led project that demands creativity, technical excellence, and strong delivery skills. Successful applicants could be based in either our St Andrews or Glasgow office.

Please send your CV and selected work examples (max 10 pages) to [e-mail] with the title 'Recruitment' and your name. We look forward to hearing from you.

Salary

Competitive

Contract length

Permanent

Full/part time

Full Time

Advert posted

16 July 2026

Closing date

21 August 2026