Part 1 Architectural Assistant

Rias; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen Lucas Architects in Edinburgh is seeking a Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our friendly studio. The ideal candidate will be proactive, passionate, and hardworking, with an interest in a wide range of projects across Scotland and beyond.

We value hand drawing and physical model making as tools used with clients, and you will be part of a collaborative, supportive office environment that emphasizes staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand drawing and physical model making valued.
• Excellent communication skills when working with clients and team.

Skills

Hand drawing

Model making

Communication skills

Job description

Helen Lucas Architects are looking for a Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual who will fit into our friendly studio in Edinburgh, with an enthusiasm to work on a wide variety of tasks. The ideal candidate will be passionate, dedicated and hardworking and have an interest in a wide range of projects.

Our work takes us across multiple contexts, both rural and urban, throughout Scotland and beyond, and frequently engages with repurposing listed and historically sensitive buildings. We work closely with our clients, so excellent communication skills are essential.

We operate a collaborative and supportive studio with staff wellbeing at its core and pride ourselves on our friendly working environment.

For this role, skills in hand drawing and physical model making is of particular interest to us as these are tools we often use with our clients.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. No Agency applications will be accepted.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong emphasis on teamwork in a supportive office environment.

Full Time Position

Advert posted

27 October 2026

8 November 2026

Practice

Helen Lucas Architects Ltd
31 - 35 Marchmont Road
EDINBURGH EH9 1HU
United Kingdom

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BE
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RIAS Offices are open from 10am until 5pm, Monday to Friday.