Experienced Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part 2)

Planning Recruitment Ltd ·planningrecruitment.com

Location London, United Kingdom
Salary GBP 30,000 - 40,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Architecture
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We are seeking to meet RIBA Part 2 qualified individuals with 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will contribute to a wide range of projects, working collaboratively within a team of highly skilled and motivated professionals.

The role requires an ambitious, dynamic, and creative individual with exposure to later project stages (RIBA Stages 4 and 5), including experience in technical detailing. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate involvement with existing buildings, preferably listed, and have a genuine interest in the conservation and adaptation of historic structures.

Key Competencies
  • Strong drawing and presentation skills
  • Well-developed design ability with a keen eye for detail
  • Good understanding of building technologies and environmental design, with the ability to apply structural principles, construction techniques, and processes
  • Awareness of technical standards, regulatory frameworks, and health and safety requirements
  • Highly organised with strong time management skills, capable of managing a varied workload and meeting deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to travel within the UK as required

About the Practice

Our client is a leading practitioner of traditional and progressive classical architecture and contextual urbanism in Europe. The practice is led by an Executive Board of nine members, including five Design Directors who each lead their own projects with distinct design approaches, while collectively contributing expertise in classical and traditional architecture.

With studios based in Winchester and London, the practice delivers a diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, institutional, and masterplanning work. This includes new country and town houses, conversions, renovations and extensions—primarily for private clients—as well as work on historic and listed buildings. Projects also extend to hotels, healthcare, office buildings, residential developments, and urban design schemes ranging from small village extensions to large-scale masterplans.

If you meet the criteria listed above, please apply with a copy of your CV by pressing the apply button to be considered. We receive many applications so if you do not hear from us within 5 days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
 
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*Where we indicate a band of PQE for a role, this indicates how long we would expect an architectural professional to take to gain the level of experience required in an appropriate context. It does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE who can demonstrate that they have acquired the relevant experience.

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Who is hiring for the Experienced Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part 2) role?
Planning Recruitment Ltd is hiring for the Experienced Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part 2) position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Experienced Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part 2) job located?
The Experienced Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part 2) role with Planning Recruitment Ltd is based in London, GB.
What does the Experienced Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part 2) role pay?
Planning Recruitment Ltd lists the Experienced Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part 2) role at GBP 30,000–40,000 per year.
Is the Experienced Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part 2) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Planning Recruitment Ltd.
What experience level is the Experienced Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part 2) role?
The Experienced Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part 2) position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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