Part II Architectural Assistant

ADP Architecture Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Edinburgh seeks a Part II Architectural Assistant to support design projects. The role involves collaboration with specialists, contributing to sustainable architecture, and engaging in community-beneficial projects. Candidates should have a Part II qualification and a strong design background. Competitive salary and flexible working hours offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee ownership benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural design and teamwork.
• Strong understanding of sustainability in architecture.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural design work as Part II Assistant within Edinburgh studio.
• Collaborate with cross-practice specialists in design sectors.
• Contribute to various project types and scales.

Skills

Architectural design

Collaboration

Sustainability principles

Education

Part II Architectural qualification

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for Part II Architectural Assistants to help us design a better future – one where buildings genuinely serve the needs of the people who use them. If you’re a highly talented designer who’s looking for their next exciting challenge, this could be the role for you.

We are seeking an experienced Part II Architectural Assistants to join Edinburgh studio.

With seven studios across the UK, Cyprus and India and 60 years history, ADP is in the UK’s top 40 architecture practices. We design around the principles of sustainability, belonging and engagement, rethinking the built environment to create a better future.

At ADP, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a chosen sector or as an all-rounder, working with our cross-practice specialists in sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare and education design. You’ll also be able to work on projects that truly benefit their communities, from large laboratory buildings to mixed-use developments, sensitive refurbishments to envelope-pushing new builds, £100m high-profile schemes to local grassroots projects.

ADP is an employee-owned practice meaning that all staff have a say in how the business is run, and everyone benefits from its success. We know that a healthy work-life balance is key and in addition to other benefits all staff have flexible working hours.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and a gold-standard investor in people, reflecting our belief that it takes a people-centred practice to create people-centred architecture.
Diversity is at the heart of our success, and we welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply
If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your CV, portfolio and a cover letter to [e-mail] with ‘Part 2 Assistant Edinburgh’ in the subject line. Attachments should be in PDF format and no larger than 5MB in size.

Competitive

Permanent

Full Time

Responsibilities

• Support architectural design work as Part II Assistant within Edinburgh studio.
• Collaborate with cross-practice specialists in sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare and education design.
• Contribute to projects of varying scales and types, from large laboratory buildings to mixed-use developments, refurbishments and new builds.
• Engage in projects that benefit communities and align with ADP’s sustainability, belonging and engagement principles.

Notes

Advert posted

8 October 2025

7 November 2025

Practice

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BE
t: [phone] e: [e-mail]

RIAS Offices are open from 10am until 5pm, Monday to Friday.