Architectural Assistant

Konker; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Konker in Cambridge is looking for an Architectural Assistant to support design and delivery across residential, workplace, retail and leisure schemes, with project values from £500k to £30m. You will produce drawings in AutoCAD and Revit/BIM, work with clients and consultants, and gain experience across RIBA stages with increasing responsibility.

Part 1 or Part 2 qualified, UK practice experience preferred, full UK driving licence required, and you'll join a RIBA Chartered practice with a

Qualifications

• RIBA Part 2 qualified or Part 1.
• Ideally some UK practice experience (Part 1 placement and/or post-Part 2).
• Comfortable producing and coordinating technical information.
• AutoCAD & Revit experience is a must.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting design and delivery work across multiple sectors (not just one project type).
• Producing drawings and packages in AutoCAD and Revit/BIM (plus 3D/visual work where needed).
• Working closely with clients and specialist consultants to move projects forward.
• Building the experience you need across RIBA stages, with increasing responsibility as you settle in.

Skills

RIBA process understanding

Client collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

RIBA Part 2 qualified

RIBA Part 1

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Architectural Assistant – Cambridge | Salary £26,000-£30,000

If you want an Architectural Assistant role where you’ll get variety, real project exposure, and support towards becoming fully qualified, this Architectural Assistant role is for you.

You’ll join a Cambridge studio working on schemes across residential, workplace, retail and leisure (plus wider mixed‑use, industrial/logistics and education/student accommodation work), with project values typically ranging from £500k to £30m.

The role: Part 2 Architectural Assistant OR Part 1 Architectural Assistant

• Supporting design and delivery work across multiple sectors (not just one project type)


• Producing drawings and packages in AutoCAD and Revit/BIM (plus 3D/visual work where needed)


• Working closely with clients and specialist consultants to move projects forward


• Building the experience you need across RIBA stages, with increasing responsibility as you settle in

More about the company

• You’ll be joining a RIBA Chartered practice with a track record in medium-to-large projects


• They are known for design‑led thinking and collaboration (you won’t be left guessing)


• You’ll be part of a team that runs socials and charity days (good culture, without the noise)

What you’ll need

• RIBA Part 2 qualified or Part 1


• Ideally, some UK practice experience (Part 1 placement and/or post-Part 2)


• Comfortable producing and coordinating technical information


• AutoCAD & Revit experience is a must


• Full UK driving licence