Architectural Designer Part Placement

Job Description About Us

At P+HS Architects, our passion lies in creating spaces that enhance people’s lives. For over 40 years, we’ve brought energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to every project we undertake, whatever the scale or sector.

Our primary expertise is in designing for people, with a particular focus on the residential and healthcare sectors. Our work includes affordable housing, private homes, specialist living for older adults, acute healthcare, integrated care, and mental health environments.

We champion accessible routes into architecture, run STEAM outreach initiatives to promote diversity in the profession, and donate our time and expertise to local charities. Health and wellbeing are central to our practice.

We’re an ambitious and growing practice constantly challenging ourselves to seek personal and professional growth. Our commitment to enhancing people’s lives extends to our employees creating a great place to work, with employee development at our heart, supporting our team to grow rewarding careers while delivering work they care about.

We are looking for a motivated Part 1 graduate from June this year who is ready to gain professional practical experience as part of their RIBA Part 2 preparation. This placement will provide you with hands on experience on live projects, developing your technical and professional skills within a supportive, collaborative team.

• Students who have completed a RIBA Part 1 course and are seeking their placement year
• Strong design, visualisation, and graphics skills
• Familiarity with software such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Curious and proactive, willing to explore solutions and ask questions
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, works effectively with colleagues
• Resilient and adaptable, able to respond to change and manage multiple tasks
• Creative and detail-oriented, takes pride in producing accurate work
• Professional and reliable, takes ownership of tasks and meets deadlines
• Motivated to develop professionally, engages with feedback, CPD, and career progression
• Brings a positive attitude and energy, committed to supporting projects and colleagues

• Contribute to the preparation of drawings, specifications, schedules, and presentation materials
• Assist in site surveys and recording existing buildings or structures
• Support production of graphics, visuals, models, and documents
• Carry out administrative tasks related to project documentation
• Work within Practice procedures, templates, and QA standards
• Respond to client queries and elevate when needed
• Research aspects of building design, legislation, and codes of practice
• Maintain accurate PEDR sheets, CPD records, and timesheets
• Travel to project sites or other offices when required

• Practical experience on live architectural projects
• Exposure to technical delivery, client liaison, and professional practice
• Mentorship from experienced architects and technologists
• Preparation for progression to RIBA Part 2 studies and future career development

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience, develop your skills, and work within a supportive, professional environment.

At P+HS, our commitment to enhancing lives extends to our people. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

We aim to create a welcoming, fair, and…