Part Two Architectural Assistant

We have an opportunity for a talented Part II Architectural Assistant to join BDP’s award-winning Manchester studio. We are currently working on the design and delivery of several exciting and innovative projects in the Residential, Education, Transport, Workplace, Sport, Heritage, Culture, Leisure, and Healthcare sectors. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented graduates to support our teams, contributing to designing exceptional buildings, producing clear diagrams, and creating beautiful drawings.

You will work in the Manchester Studio, which has consistently been recognised for its long track record of designing exceptional buildings, and has received more RIBA Awards than any other North West practice. Our culture of design excellence is embedded into the studio with project presentations, design and brews, and tech-tables which all encourage everyone to participate in developing high-quality buildings.

You will have the opportunity to work on the design and delivery of several exciting and innovative projects, and to work closely with our multi-disciplinary design teams. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented graduates to support our teams, contributing to designing exceptional buildings, producing clear diagrams, and creating beautiful drawings.

Our Part II programme is designed to give you a broad range of experience across all the Professional Criteria included in the RIBA Part 3 assessment, and we are committed to giving you the best opportunity to qualify as an Architect.

You will be a RIBA (Part I and Part II) graduate or international equivalent and be able to work closely with multi-disciplinary design teams assisting in the creation of conceptual design proposals through to detailed design and delivery stages.

We are looking for candidates who can use a wide range of media to communicate ideas and information from pens and pencils to parametric scripting. The primary software platform used is Revit although the ability to use other platforms such as Grasshopper, Rhino or other computational design tools would be beneficial.

A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a range of skills, for example:

• Being highly motivated and passionate about architectural design.
• Demonstrating a strong portfolio of work, including powerful graphics, drawings, and presentation material.
• Being able to produce hand‑drawn sketches and communicate ideas successfully.
• Offering strong visual and verbal presentation skills, particular for strategic studies and early‑stage concept designs.
• Having exceptional interpersonal skills, being enthusiastic about continuing development and collaborating with colleagues.
• Being confident when using BIM tools (Revit), 3D visualisation, and having a curiosity about advanced workflows and innovation.

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we’ve been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we’ve been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people‑centred places we’ve brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

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