Architectural Assistant – WH Architects

Illustrarch LLC; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Architects in Bristol is seeking an architectural assistant with Part 1 or Part 2 and at least a year of UK experience to join its close-knit team.

You will work on residential, commercial and listed building projects from planning through technical stages, four days in the office and one day remote, reporting to the practice directors.

The studio values careful detailing, collaboration with consultants and clients, and a proactive approach to problem solving within historic contexts.

Qualifications

• Part 1 or Part 2 qualification (UK) and at least 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Experience with UK building regulations packages.
• Strong written and verbal communication; diligent and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Work across all RIBA stages.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Coordinate with consultants and handle design coordination queries.
• Support senior colleagues and liaise with planning officers and building inspectors.

Skills

Communication

Diligence

Organisation

Education

Part 1 or Part 2 qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

WH Architects, a Bristol practice with residential, commercial and listed building work, is looking for an architectural assistant with Part 1 or Part 2 and at least a year of UK experience.

WH Architects is looking for an architectural assistant to join its team in Bristol. The practice is a close-knit team of designers working on residential developments, high quality domestic remodelling, and commercial and mixed use schemes, with extensive experience of historic and listed buildings. It works mainly in and around Bristol, with projects across the South West and into London. The listing was posted on 14 October 2026; no closing date or salary is given.

The role

The assistant will work with long-standing clients and build relationships with new ones, taking projects from planning through the technical stages while reporting to the practice directors. The studio is an open plan space in a converted historic building, and the role combines four days in the office with one day working remotely.

Main responsibilities

• Working across all RIBA stages
• Producing technical working drawing packages, specifications and schedules
• Liaising with consultants on design coordination, fielding queries and solving problems
• Supporting senior colleagues
• Liaising with planning officers, building inspectors and utility providers

Requirements

• A relevant Part 1 or Part 2 qualification and at least one year of post qualification experience in the UK
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with SketchUp also listed
• Experience of UK building regulations packages
• Diligence, strong organisation and excellent written and verbal communication
• A UK driving licence and own car are preferred but not essential