Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • City, Manchester
  • 20/04/2026
Full time Construction Architect and Design Assistant Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Location: Manchester

Salary: 29-34,000 DOE

The same client is also looking for Architects with several years post Part 3 experience

About the company:

Penguin Recruitment are pleased to be supporting an award-winning Manchester-based architectural practice who has quickly established themselves as a leading voice in the North West, delivering high-profile projects across residential, commercial, cultural and master planning sectors. Founded in 2018, the practice is driven by a passion for cities, people and making, with a strong emphasis on placemaking, sustainability and deliverability. The studio fosters a collaborative, "learning office" culture where the team works collectively to design and deliver thoughtful, well-crafted buildings. Their work is defined by simple, elegant design principles, attention to detail, and a commitment to architecture as a holistic and leading consultancy role within the design process.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary aligned with experience
  • Opportunity to work on award-winning, high-profile schemes
  • Collaborative studio culture with strong mentorship
  • Clear progression within a growing practice
  • Exposure to large-scale, complex projects
  • Support for professional development and Part 3 progression
  • Central Manchester studio location

Day-to-day duties

  • Contributing to the design and delivery of projects across multiple RIBA stages
  • Producing high-quality drawings, models, and presentation materials
  • Collaborating with internal teams, clients, and external consultants
  • Supporting planning applications and technical design packages
  • Attending design team meetings and site visits
  • Participating in design reviews and studio discussions
  • Assisting in ensuring projects meet programme, budget, and quality targets

Ideal candidate

  • Part 2 with substantial UK project experience
  • Strong design sensibility with attention to detail and proportion
  • Experience working across multiple RIBA stages
  • Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite)
  • Confident communicator with strong teamwork skills
  • Interest in placemaking, sustainability and high-quality urban design
  • Proactive, organised, and motivated to contribute within a collaborative studio

To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to (url removed) I hope to hear from you soon!