Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular social events

Study trips across Europe

Enhanced maternity/paternity packages

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care support

Structured CPD

Mentoring scheme

Site visits

Career progression

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is assisting a respected AJ100 architectural practice in Brighton to recruit a Part 2 Architectural Assistant. The role offers exposure to education, mixed-use and commercial sectors and a supportive studio environment focused on sustainable, user-centred design.

You will contribute to design development, produce drawings and presentations across RIBA stages, and collaborate with consultants and internal teams while developing technical packages and ensuring coordination

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture from a RIBA accredited university.
• Prior experience in a UK practice.
• Strong design thinking with solid technical knowledge.
• Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations.
• Confident, clear communicator in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of education, mixed use and commercial projects.
• Help produce drawings and presentation materials across multiple RIBA stages.
• Develop detailed drawings such as plans, elevations, sections and technical packages.
• Coordinate outputs with consultants and internal teams.
• Support sustainability initiatives and technical design development.
• Join project meetings and communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong design thinking

UK practice experience

Education

Master's degree in Architecture (RIBA accredited)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Location: Brighton

Salary: £28-34,000 DOE

I'm working with a respected AJ100 architectural practice to find a Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join their modern, welcoming studio in Brighton. The practice covers a broad range of sectors, including residential, education, commercial, healthcare and hospitality projects, and places real importance on sustainable, user-centred design.

Benefits:

• Regular social events and study trips across Europe
• Generous enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Employee Assistance Programme plus eye care support
• Structured CPD offering, delivered both in house and externally
• Mentoring scheme and organised site visits
• Clear path for career progression within a supportive team
• Flexible working available

Key Responsibilities for the Part 2 Architectural Assistant:

• Contribute to the design and delivery of education, mixed use and commercial projects
• Help produce drawings and presentation materials across multiple RIBA stages
• Develop detailed drawings such as plans, elevations, sections and technical packages
• Collaborate closely with consultants and internal teams to keep outputs well coordinated
• Play a part in sustainability initiatives and technical design development
• Join project meetings and support communication with clients and stakeholders

About You:

• Master's degree in Architecture from a RIBA accredited university
• Prior experience in a UK practice
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong design thinking backed by sound technical knowledge
• Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations
• Confident, clear communicator in both writing and conversation
• Driven, meticulous and keen to develop your career