Architectural Assistant

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design practice in the UK is seeking qualified architects to manage exciting projects from concept through to delivery. The role focuses on professional growth in a dynamic team environment, with opportunities for significant personal development. Candidates should possess a Part I or II qualification and proficiency in design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD. The position provides competitive salary and benefits, hybrid working culture, and a strong commitment to inclusivity and professional training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee rewards

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to produce detailed 2D and 3D design drawings.
• Self-motivated, strong team player.
• Consistency and accuracy in work delivery desired.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from concept to delivery.
• Engage in a multi-disciplinary environment and client-facing opportunities.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Education

Part I or II qualification

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRealis are a leading UK based Global Design Practice whose reputation is built on a culture of open collaboration, creating, and delivering excellence in all we do. Our diverse, highly skilled, passionate designers are unified with the belief that good design can positively enhance and transform people's lives. Our expertise ranges across all key sectors of the built environment: Education, Master planning, Urban Regeneration, Commercial and Residential. Atkins are recognised leaders in the creation and delivery of environments, buildings, places that are good for people and improve our environment.

We are a AJ100 top 8 Architecture and Master planning practice, an RIBA Registered Practice, employing over 450 Architectural staff across the UK working on project across the globe.

Our team is a welcoming group of talented individuals with shared passion for design and a committed to the environment through a sustainable approach to architecture and engineering. Our staff are the heart of our success and supporting training and mentoring our designers ensure AtkinsRealis is at the forefront of innovation.

Our UK and Global projects and designs influence will allow you to excel with likeminded individuals.

Your Role

• Atkins offers our Architects the opportunity to be a part of exciting projects working with a network of creative individuals all with the shared aspirational goal of design excellence.The role would be ideal for those looking to take ownership of their own projects to run from concept through to delivery.
• Our primary focus is to ensure our architects are challenged towards professional growth within a new team, exposing Architects to the multi-disciple environment and client facing opportunities.

About You

• This role requires a recognized Part I or II qualification and the ability to work within a team to produce detailed 2D and 3D design drawings, concept sketches and presentation graphics.
• Self‑motivated and committed individuals who can not only be clear thinkers but can also be a strong team player with a willingness to learn and improve is the key.
• We are looking for individuals who can consistently contribute to the successful delivery of a complex, small, medium and large‑scale project. Consistency and accuracy in all work produced is highly desired for this role.
• Highly computer literate, skilled in Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp, Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.