Part 2 Architectural Assistants, Newly Qualified Architects, and Architectural Technologists

Smith Scott Mullan; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Edinburgh is seeking Part 2 Architectural Assistants, Newly Qualified Architects, and Architectural Technologists. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience and will participate in residential and civic design projects. The role offers competitive pay, flexible working, and a commitment to professional development. Successful applicants will enjoy a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovative, sustainable designs are prioritized.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life insurance policy

Company pension contributions

Hybrid and flexible working

Enhanced leave with longer service

Access to employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in practice.

Responsibilities

• Involved in a variety of interesting projects across residential, masterplanning, civic and conservation sectors.

Skills

Experience in residential design

Sustainable design practices

Familiarity with Passive House design

PHPP

Revit

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking ability

Proactive attitude

Collaborative attitude

Job description

Part 2 Architectural Assistants, Newly Qualified Architects, and Architectural Technologists

Edinburgh

Smith Scott Mullan are seeking applications from Part 2 Architectural Assistants, Newly Qualified Architects, and Architectural Technologists. The roles require a minimum of 2 years' experience working in practice.

Smith Scott Mullan is an established award‑winning architectural practice based in the centre of Edinburgh.

We believe that great architecture improves lives. It sits at the heart of everything we do and is borne out in every project we undertake. But great design is about more than creativity, it is sustainable, collaborative and pragmatic. Every day we blend our design expertise, technical excellence and innovation to make a positive impact on communities, now and into the future.

We are seeking applications from Part 2 Architectural Assistants, Newly Qualified Architects, and Architectural Technologists. The roles require a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in practice. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of interesting projects across the residential, masterplanning, civic and conservation sectors.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in practice.
• Experience in residential design and sustainable design practices is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Passive House design, PHPP, and Revit is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail, multi‑tasking ability, and flexibility.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative attitude.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary, life insurance policy, company pension contributions.
• Hybrid and flexible working, enhanced leave with longer service.
• Access to employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to grow and progress within a supportive team.
• An inclusive, people‑centred work environment in our stunning west‑end studio.
• An opportunity to design buildings to nurture wellbeing and safeguard environment through energy efficiency, sustainable materials and modern methods of construction.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
If you have the skills to be part of our professional, friendly studio, please apply with CV and examples of your work to:

Smith Scott Mullan
10 Rutland Square
EDINBURGH EH1 2AS
United Kingdom

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BE
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