Architect/Part 2 architectural assistant

Studio M R; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development and progression

ARb/RIBA Part 3 support

Staff wellbeing day each month

Social events and educational outings

Industry lectures and events

Job summary

Studio M R in London is seeking an architect or Part 2 architectural assistant to join our small, collaborative studio in Kentish Town. You will participate from early design through technical development and construction, working with clients, consultants and contractors.

We welcome someone with strong design skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. Experience in high-quality residential architecture and knowledge across RIBA stages is valued; Part 3 support is available.

Qualifications

• Strong design ability and architectural judgment.
• Experience across RIBA stages is desirable for Part 2.
• Strong technical knowledge producing detailed construction information is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach with the Studio M R team.
• Experience coordinating consultants (not applicable to Part 2).
• Confidence communicating with clients and contributing to project delivery.
• Interest in materials and craftsmanship.
• Thoughtful and proactive approach to work.
• Experience in high-quality residential architecture is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Involved in projects from early design through technical development and construction.
• Work closely with the Studio M R team, clients, consultants and contractors.
• Contribute across different aspects of a project rather than a single stage.

Skills

Strong design ability

RIBA stages knowledge

Construction detailing

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Client communication

Materials and craftsmanship

Education

Part 2 architectural qualification

ARB/RIBA Part 3 (desirable)

Job description

Studio M R is seeking an architect or a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its team in London.

Studio M R is looking for a talented and experienced architect or a Part 2 architectural assistant to join our studio in Kentish Town, London.

Studio M R is an award-winning architectural practice working predominantly on carefully considered residential projects across London and the South-West. Our work ranges from the transformation of existing and historic buildings to substantial refurbishments and new-build homes, alongside selected boutique hospitality projects.

Our approach begins with understanding how our clients want to live. Each project responds to the individual client, place and context, with particular attention to space, movement, natural light, landscape, materials and craftsmanship.

We are looking for someone who shares this approach, preferably with experience working across all RIBA stages, combining strong design skills with the technical knowledge and attention to detail required to develop and deliver high-quality buildings.

The role

You will be involved in projects from early design through technical development and construction, working closely with the wider Studio M R team, as well as with clients, consultants and contractors.

As a small and collaborative studio, we are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, contributing ideas and sharing knowledge while taking responsibility for their own work. The role will involve contributing across different aspects of a project rather than being limited to a particular stage.

We are looking for someone with:

• strong design ability and architectural judgement
• experience across all RIBA stages (desirable, but not essential for Part 2 position)
• strong technical knowledge and experience producing detailed construction information (desirable, but not essential for Part 2 position)
• excellent attention to detail
• a collaborative approach and an ability to work closely with the Studio M R team
• experience coordinating consultants and other members of the wider design team (not applicable to Part 2 position)
• confidence communicating with clients and contributing to project delivery (not essential for Part 2 position)
• an interest in materials, craftsmanship and carefully resolved architectural detailing
• a thoughtful and proactive approach to their work
• experience in high-quality residential architecture, refurbishment and working with existing buildings would be particularly valuable
• experience working through the construction stages and communicating confidently with contractors would be an advantage (not applicable to Part 2 position)

About Studio M R

Studio M R is a small, collaborative practice where everyone contributes meaningfully to the work of the studio. We believe good architecture develops through dialogue within the studio and with clients, consultants and craftspeople, and through careful consideration at every stage of a project.

We remain closely involved from the first conversations and initial design through to technical development and construction, with the aim of carrying the original architectural ideas and attention to detail through to the finished building.

We offer:

• competitive salary
• career development and opportunities for increased responsibility
• support towards ARB / RIBA Part 3 and other professional qualifications through mentoring and involvement in relevant projects
• one paid staff wellbeing day every month
• social events and educational outings
• opportunities to attend external lectures, exhibitions, design events and other industry gatherings

Location: Kentish Town, London

Position: full-time, Part 3 architect or Part 2 architectural assistant

Start date: TBC

Salary: TBC/commensurate with experience

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.