Part 2 Architectural Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Social events

Study trips

Enhanced parental leave

EAP & eye care

Structured CPD

Mentoring & site visits

Career progression

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is working with a respected AJ100 architectural practice to recruit a Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join their Brighton studio. The role involves contributing to education, mixed use and commercial projects, producing drawings across RIBA stages, and supporting clients and consultants.

The position offers a salary of 28-34,000 DOE, flexible working, and a supportive team, with opportunities for CPD and career progression.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture from a RIBA accredited university.
• UK practice experience and familiar with UK Building Regulations.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite.

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.
• Collaborate with consultants and internal teams to ensure outputs are coordinated.
• Support sustainability initiatives and technical design development.
• Attend project meetings and assist communication with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong design thinking

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

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 practiceProficient 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