Experienced Part 2 Architectural Assistant

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 OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to