Part I Architectural Assistant

Rias; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Career progression

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

ABC in Glasgow is seeking a Part I Architectural Assistant to join a friendly, employee-owned practice in the West End. You will assist with design development, feasibility studies and documentation under the guidance of the project architect.

The role offers a collaborative, learning-focused environment, with access to Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, flexible hours to 10am–4pm core, and a path toward ownership as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects as needed under the direction of the project architect or team leader.
• Assist with the production of feasibility reports, design proposals, detail drawings, presentations, reports, applications for planning and building control, tenders and other documents as required.
• Participate in presentations, site visits, site & technical meetings and other meetings as required.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, principles instilled in the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct.
• Learn & comply with practices procedures and standards, including the quality management system, CAD procedures, Revit procedures and office policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Initiative

Work under pressure

English proficiency

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Part I Architectural Assistant

West End, Glasgow

abc is a dedicated, friendly, employee-owned architect’s office, with a creative and motivated atmosphere. The practice is situated in the west end of Glasgow, and we are looking for a part I architectural assistant to join us as one of our employee owners.

This is a role for an enthusiastic, highly organised, and proactive person who wants to join a creative practice.

Our practice has a broad spectrum of project experience, as well as a varied ongoing workload including housing, healthcare, commercial, education and community projects. We love architecture and, in our office, you will be creatively challenged and encouraged to develop your architectural career.

Your responsibilities:

• Assist with projects as needed under the direction of the project architect or team leader.
• Assist with the production of feasibility reports, design proposals, detail drawings, presentations, reports, applications for planning and building control, tenders and other documents as required.
• Participate in presentations, site visits, site & technical meetings and other meetings as required.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, principles instilled in the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct.
• Learn & comply with practices procedures and standards, including the quality management system, CAD procedures, Revit procedures and office policy.

Key Qualities & Skills:

• Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to use most of the following: Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Be able to ask for advice and support when necessary; listen carefully and ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

abc promote a positive work / life balance. All employees have an equal ownership of the business (the John Lewis model). We reflect our values in our approach to balancing work and home life, employee owners:

• Can choose the hours they work, around the core hours of 10am – 4pm
• Work a reduced day on a Friday, the office closes at 5pm
• Work in a hybrid format is available however to maximise learning, experience and daily mentoring, it is advised that students are office based
• Start with 35 days leave, which will increase in line with our policy to 40 days.

Remuneration:

• abc are a Living Wage employer
• abc offer a competitive salary, based on relevant experience.
• Our company structure allows us to offer tax free bonuses each year to all employee owners, in line with our bonus policy.
• abc offer enhanced parental leave packages.
• abc operate salary sacrifice schemes for both cycles and electric vehicles, which are open to all employee owners.
• There is opportunity for training, personal development and career progression based on success in the role.

Anderson Bell + Christie is an equal opportunities employer.
ABC: formerly known as Anderson Bell Christie.
Website: www.abc.archi

No agencies please.

Salary

£competitive

Contract length

Fixed one year contract

Full/part time

Full Time

Advert posted

18 August 2026

Closing date

1 September 2026

Practice

ABC
382 Great Western Road
GLASGOW G4 9HT
United Kingdom

Contact

[e-mail]
http://www.abc.archi

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