Part Architectural Assistant - placement

Part 1 Architectural Assistant - 12 month placement

Final date to receive applications: 1 July 2026

Department: Architecture

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Studio PDP is looking for a Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our practice in Victoria, London.

We are seeking a motivated and creative Part 1 to work on an exciting landmark retrofit project as well as various other projects across prime residential, hospitality and offices sectors within our studio. Retrofit and sustainable/low energy design interest, skills or experience are a must.

• Drafting and amending initial feasibility designs
• Assisting with planning, technical and working drawings
• Assisting to deliver presentations and reports of the highest standard at all stages of a project
• Observing and assisting with site inspections and quality control
• Observing and assisting with meeting, briefing and discussing project requirements and constraints with consultants and dealing with queries, checking and commenting on information supplied by others, and bringing the architectural information up to date
• Working well within a team with other architects, architectural technologists and assistants
• Working closely with other consultants and design team members
• Assisting with project document control including drawing registers and uploading/downloading drawings

You must be able to demonstrate that you have:

• A UK recognised Part 1 architectural degree or equivalent qualification
• Proven design skills
• A flair for hand drawing and presentation
• An understanding of low energy design
• Passiv Haus knowledge
• Experience / knowledge of retrofit
• An interest in detailing
• Experience in Revit and fluency in Microsoft and Adobe packages
• Knowledge of codes, practice standards, and industry expectations
• Knowledge of UK legal and statutory regulations and processes
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• A proactive attitude, and a willingness to contribute to wider practice groups and activities

We offer a flexible benefits package including:

• 22 days of annual leave, plus Christmas office closure.
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Wellbeing, sports and social initiatives
• Employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities include:

• Weekly CPD sessions
• Annual career development reviews
• Mentoring programme
• Internally lead training and charrettes
• Personal development budget
• Bi-weekly creative talks, including visiting guest speakers
• Connections and opportunities with external organisations including NLA, LFA, and local schools and universities

Salary:
London Living Wage.

Studio PDP is an Equal Opportunities Employer.