Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Penguin Recruitment; Marlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join a design-focused practice in Marlow. The role focuses on residential and commercial projects, with responsibilities across concept through technical design and planning.

You will work within a collaborative team, gaining mentoring, and opportunities to progress towards Part 3. Proficiency in AutoCAD and a UK planning knowledge base is essential, with strong drawing and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• ARB/RIBA Part 2 qualification is required.
• Experience in UK residential and/or commercial projects.
• Proficient in drawing, presentation and visual communication.
• Knowledge of UK planning and building regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce architectural drawings, plans, elevations, sections and presentation material.
• Contribute to concept development and architectural detailing.
• Assist with feasibility through to planning and technical design.
• Prepare planning and building control submissions with accurate information.
• Produce mood boards, diagrams and client-facing visuals.
• Attend site visits and assist with design/technical issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

ARB/RIBA Part 2 architectural qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Location: Marlow

Salary: £30-36,000

An established, design-focused architectural practice in Marlow is seeking an Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join its friendly and collaborative studio. The practice delivers high-quality bespoke residential and commercial projects and is looking for a talented, motivated individual with strong design and technical abilities who is keen to take on greater responsibility and develop their career within a supportive practice environment.

What's on offer

• Opportunities to work across projects from initial concept and design development through to planning, technical design and completion
• Increased responsibility within a collaborative project team, with support and mentoring from experienced architects
• Involvement in high-end residential and commercial schemes, with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to design development
• Exposure to clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders
• A collaborative, inclusive and design-led studio culture
• Opportunities to strengthen technical knowledge and broaden experience across all RIBA work stages
• Support for continued professional development and progression towards qualification

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Develop and produce high-quality architectural drawings, plans, elevations, sections and presentation material throughout the design process
• Contribute confidently to concept development, design studies, material palettes and architectural detailing
• Assist with the development of projects from feasibility and concept through to planning, building regulations and technical design
• Prepare and coordinate planning and building control submissions, ensuring drawings and supporting information are accurate and well presented
• Produce mood boards, diagrams, visualisations and other client-facing presentation material
• Assist with technical packages, schedules, specifications and basic cost information
• Attend site visits, recording progress and assisting with the resolution of design and technical issues
• Support coordination with consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Participate in internal design reviews, project meetings and collaborative workshops
• Undertake research into materials, construction methods, detailing, planning requirements and UK regulations
• Take ownership of allocated tasks, managing workload effectively and delivering work to agreed deadlines
• Support project architects and contribute proactively to the wider studio

Requirements

• ARB/RIBA Part 2 architectural qualification
• Relevant professional experience within a UK architectural practice, ideally across residential and/or commercial projects
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is essential
• Good working knowledge of UK planning, building regulations and construction practices
• Experience developing architectural designs from concept through to technical stages
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, materials and construction methods
• Excellent drawing, presentation and visual communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, well-considered work
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work to deadlines
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the confidence to contribute ideas and take responsibility for assigned work
• Good communication skills and the ability to work positively with colleagues, clients, consultants and contractors
• A genuine interest in high-quality design and the delivery of carefully considered architecture
• Candidates working towards Part 3 qualification would be particularly encouraged to apply