Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant

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

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join a design-focused Marlow studio. You will work on high-quality residential and commercial projects, developing concepts through to technical design and planning.

The role offers mentoring, responsibility growth and a collaborative studio culture. The position requires ARB/RIBA Part 2, UK project experience, and strong AutoCAD skills, with a pathway toward qualification and professional development in a

Qualifications

• Part 2 qualification required for practice in the UK.
• Experience in residential and/or commercial projects is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
• Solid knowledge of UK planning, building regulations and construction practices.
• Experience developing designs from concept to technical stages.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality architectural drawings, plans, elevations, sections and presentation material throughout the design process.
• Contribute to concept development, design studies and detailing.
• Develop projects from feasibility and concept through planning, building regulations and technical design.
• Prepare planning and building control submissions with accurate drawings.
• Create mood boards, diagrams, visualisations and client-facing material.
• Assist with coordination with consultants, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Attend design reviews, meetings and workshops and research materials and methods.

Skills

Design concepts

Team collaboration

Client liaison

Detailing

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