Part II Architectural Assistant

Rias; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Hybrid format

Leave enhancement 35–40 days

Training & progression

Job summary

ABC is seeking a Part II Architectural Assistant in Glasgow's West End to join the employee-owned practice. The role suits an enthusiastic, well-organised candidate with a passion for design and place-making, working on diverse projects and a supportive, collaborative team environment.

You will help develop designs across housing, healthcare, commercial and education sectors, contributing to detailing and documentation with guidance, while benefiting from a hybrid working pattern and

Qualifications

• Qualified to RIBA Part II level.
• 1–3 years of practical architectural experience preferred.
• Strong design and place-making abilities.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with current workload in Glasgow office.
• Contribute to housing, healthcare, commercial, education and community projects.
• Develop architectural documentation and detailing under supervision.
• Support project team with design development and client coordination.

Skills

Strong design skills

Place making

Written communication

Education

RIBA Part II qualification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Part II Architectural Assistant

Glasgow, West End

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 II 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’ll be creatively challenged and encouraged to develop your architectural career.

We are looking for a full-time architectural assistant, qualified to RIBA part 2 level, preferably with 1-3 years practical experience, to assist with current workload in our Glasgow office.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong design skills and a sensitivity for place making.


• Be proficient in Revit, ideally with 1 years’ experience in a professional environment.


• Have strong AutoCAD, SketchUp & Adobe Creative Suite experience.


• Have effective computer, graphic and written communication skills.


• Have good understanding of construction detailing and specification.


• Be familiar with current Building Regulations & Energy Standards.


• Be able to work efficiently and accurately with minimum supervision.


• Be highly motivated whilst displaying initiative, responsibility & commitment.

We are willing to consider candidates with less experience than the preferred levels stated above, provided they demonstrate desirable skills and potential.

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, all employee owners are in the office min 2 days each week


• Start with 35 days leave, which will increase in line with our policy to 40 days

Renumeration:

• ABC offer a competitive salary that is based on the candidate’s 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.

Closing Date: 30th September at 5pm

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

Permanent

Full/part time

Full time

Advert posted

16 September 2026

Closing date

30 September 2026

Practice

ABC
382 Great Western Road
GLASGOW G4 9HT
United Kingdom

Contact

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

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