Location: Darlington or Newcastle studio
Salary: In the region of £27-30,000 DOE
About the company:
This award-winning, AJ100 architectural practice operates from multiple studios across the UK and is recognised for delivering design-led, commercially aware architecture across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors. With a team of over 300 professionals, the practice is driven by a clear ethos: creating places that enhance communities while delivering lasting social, environmental, and economic value.
The Newcastle and Darlington studios form a key part of the practice's North East presence, offering collaborative, design-focused environments within a wider national network. Both studios are engaged in a diverse portfolio of regional and UK-wide projects, with a strong emphasis on design quality, technical development, and BIM-led delivery. The practice is particularly interested in candidates already based in the North East or with strong connections to the region.
Benefits
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Structured mentoring and support towards RIBA Part 3 qualification
Exposure to high-quality UK-wide projects across multiple sectors
Clear progression pathway within an AJ100 practice
Supportive studio culture with regular design reviews and knowledge sharing
CPD programme and in-house learning opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Social events across both regional and national studios
Cycle to work scheme and additional lifestyle benefitsDaily Duties
Support project teams across RIBA Stages 0-4, with exposure to later stages where appropriate
Develop and coordinate design proposals using Revit and other digital tools
Assist in the preparation of planning, design, and technical drawing packages
Contribute to design development, detailing, and spatial resolution
Produce high-quality visualisations, diagrams, and presentation material
Engage with consultants and assist in coordination of design information
Undertake research, feasibility studies and design option development
Support project architects and senior team members in day-to-day project delivery
Attend client meetings, design workshops and internal reviews
Contribute to maintaining high standards of design quality and BIM coordinationIdeal Candidate
Qualified Part 2 Architectural Assistant with several years of UK practice experience
Currently working within or recently progressed from a UK-based architectural practice
Strong portfolio demonstrating design development and project involvement across multiple RIBA stages
Proficient in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite; additional 3D/visualisation software beneficial
Good understanding of UK planning processes, Building Regulations, and construction detailing
Confident communicator with experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Strong design sensibility combined with growing technical awareness
Organised, proactive, and able to manage workload across multiple projects
Keen interest in progressing towards RIBA Part 3 qualification
Ideally based in or willing to relocate to the North East, with preference for Newcastle or Darlington studios
To apply, please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon
Salary description
£27000.00 - £30000.00 per year