Part 1 Architectural Assistant in Milton Keynes)

Penguin Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established architectural practice is seeking a Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join their Milton Keynes office. As part of a collaborative team, you'll work on high-quality design solutions across various sectors. Ideal candidates will be RIBA-recognised graduates with strong design and technical skills, and a proactive approach. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including support for professional development and an inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Professional development support

Pension scheme

Inclusive company culture

Diverse project opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduates and those with post Part 1 experience can be considered.
• Strong design and technical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communicator with the ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within project teams to deliver high-quality design solutions.
• Produce and coordinate drawings, reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with current building regulations, standards, and best practice.

Skills

Design software proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Part 1 professional in architecture (RIBA recognised)

Tools

Industry-standard design software

Job description

Job Title: Part 1 Architectural Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £25-27,000 DOE

Graduates and those with post Part 1 experience can be considered

About the company

A well-established national architectural and multidisciplinary design practice with a strong reputation across the UK commercial and built-environment sectors is seeking to grow its team. The practice operates through a network of regional offices and delivers innovative, high-quality design solutions across a wide range of building types, including retail, residential, leisure, offices, industrial, regeneration and conservation projects. Working closely with long-standing developer partners as well as public and private clients, the business provides integrated services covering architecture, interior design, masterplanning, project management, visualisation, and landscape architecture. The company places strong emphasis on collaboration, technical excellence, and professional development within a supportive and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Professional development and support toward relevant industry qualifications
• Pension scheme
• Collaborative, inclusive company culture
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors

Daily Duties

• Work collaboratively within project teams to deliver high-quality design solutions
• Contribute to projects from concept design through to technical delivery and completion
• Produce and coordinate drawings, reports, specifications, and design documentation
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to support project delivery
• Ensure compliance with current building regulations, standards, and best practice
• Participate in design reviews, team meetings and project coordination activities

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Part 1 professional in architecture (RIBA recognised)
• Experience using industry-standard design and technical software
• Strong design and technical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Clear communicator with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a growing, design-led practice