Architectural Assistant / Architectural Technician (Part II)

Anderselite; East Horsley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

6-month contract

Major infrastructure project exposure

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Morson Edge is partnering with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit an Architectural Assistant / Architectural Technician (Part II) for a 6-month contract to support a major critical infrastructure project from our Surrey office.

The role requires ARB/RIBA Part II qualification and at least 2 years’ post‑graduate experience, with strong technical and design capability in a regulated environment. Hybrid working and security clearance are included.

Qualifications

• ARB/RIBA Part II qualification with strong technical capability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architectural and building design delivery.
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Skills

Degree in Architecture

ARB/RIBA Part II

Post-graduate experience

Independent working

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

QA environment familiarity

Education

ARB/RIBA Part II qualification

Degree qualified in Architecture or related discipline

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Morson Edge are working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit an experienced Architectural Assistant / Architectural Technician (Part II) on a 6-month contract to support the delivery of a major critical infrastructure project from their Surrey office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable architectural professional to join the project's design function, contributing to the delivery of buildings and services within a complex and highly coordinated environment.

The role would suit an ARB/RIBA Part II qualified Architectural Assistant or Architectural Technician with strong technical and design capability, ideally gained within a highly regulated or QA-assured design environment.

The Opportunity

As an Architectural Assistant / Architectural Technician, you will contribute to the delivery of architectural and building design across the project.

You will be expected to work with limited supervision on complex and non-standard assignments, taking responsibility for defined work packages and applying your professional knowledge and judgement to develop practical and effective design solutions.

You will work closely with senior architectural professionals and multidisciplinary teams, communicating technical issues clearly and supporting the successful delivery of project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of architectural and building design packages.
• Take responsibility for defined architectural work packages.
• Work with limited supervision on complex and non-standard assignments.
• Produce and coordinate architectural design and technical information.
• Support concept design and feasibility studies.
• Apply professional knowledge and judgement to resolve design and technical issues.
• Evaluate alternative design solutions and make informed decisions.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary design teams and senior project stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical and design issues clearly.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the project.
• Ensure design work is delivered in accordance with relevant quality assurance procedures.
• Contribute to sustainable, innovative and practical design solutions.
• Support design development throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Architecture or a related discipline.
• ARB/RIBA Part II qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• Actively working towards ARB/RIBA Part III and professional registration.
• Experience working on complex architectural or building design projects.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and professional judgement.
• Strong technical and design capability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Familiarity with working within a QA-assured design environment.

Technical Skills

Experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

• Concept design and feasibility studies.
• Revit.
• AutoCAD.
• Photoshop.
• Illustrator.
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations and planning processes.
• Sustainable design, innovation and modern methods of construction.
• Experience within a highly regulated industry.

Location & Working Pattern

• Surrey office.
• 6-month contract.
• 40 hours per week.
• 5 days per week office/site based.
• Hybrid assignment.
• Security clearance required.

What's on Offer

• Up to £33 per hour.
• 6-month contract.
• 40 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work on a major critical infrastructure project.
• Exposure to complex and technically challenging architectural design work.
• Opportunity to take ownership of defined architectural work packages.
• Work within an established multidisciplinary design team.
• Opportunity to develop experience within a highly regulated project environment.

If you are an ARB/RIBA Part II Architectural Assistant or Architectural Technician with strong technical and design capability and experience working on complex projects, we would be keen to hear from you.