Architectural Assistant Part II

Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 (based on skills and experience)

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Contract: Permanent, full time

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.

Join us at Align Property Services and become part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary consultancy delivering meaningful projects across the North of England.

Working alongside Architects, Surveyors and Engineering specialists, you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of projects from housing and education to public and community buildings, while building the experience and support needed to progress towards your Part 3 qualification.

At Align Property Services, we don’t just design buildings, we create spaces that matter. Recently recognised as Regional Energy Consultancy of the Year and Regional New Build Project of the Year at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Awards for our work with Darlington Borough Council, we’re proud to be setting new benchmarks in sustainable design and innovation.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we’re one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward‑thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:

• Building Surveying & Project Management
• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Quantity Surveying & CDM

From small‑scale surveys to multi‑million‑pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there’s never been a better time to join us.

• Supporting the delivery of architectural projects from planning through to construction
• Producing high‑quality planning, building regulations and construction information
• Working collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary design team
• Assisting on a diverse range of sectors including housing, education and public buildings
• Attending client, design team and site meetings as required
• Developing your skills and experience towards becoming a Lead Consultant and future Part 3 qualification

• Experience working as an Architectural Assistant within a UK practice
• A working knowledge of UK planning and building regulations
• Ability to use AutoCAD and Revit, with strong IT and presentation skills
• A collaborative mindset with good communication skills
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn

• A Competitive salary up to £34,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience.
• Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%.
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
• Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development through varying project work.
• A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service.
• Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.

If you’re motivated, proactive and keen to work in a supportive environment where learning and development are encouraged, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date:
Midnight on Monday 25 th of May 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.