Part architectural assistant

Sheldon Peever Studio is hiring a Part 2 or 3 architectural assistant to join its team in St Albans, UK.

Role: architectural assistant (Part
2)

Location: St Albans, hybrid

Practice: Sheldon Peever Studio

Sheldon Peever Studio is a design‑led architectural practice specialising in high‑quality residential projects across St Albans and the surrounding areas. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated architectural assistant (Part
2) with a minimum of two years’ practical experience to join our growing team on a freelance contract basis.

The successful candidate will have strong design and technical skills, be proactive in their approach to work and demonstrate knowledge of the UK planning and building control process.

The role will involve supporting projects across a range of RIBA work stages, with responsibilities including:

• Assisting in the design and development of residential projects from concept through to technical stages
• Preparing planning, Building Regulations and construction drawing packages
• Producing planning applications and supporting documentation
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, contractors and clients where required
• Preparing and coordinating drawings, schedules and presentation material
• Assisting with technical detailing and specification development
• Carrying out site visits (supervised)
• Supporting project coordination and administration across multiple live projects
• Assisting with project delivery and maintaining design quality throughout the process
• Undertaking research into planning policy, Building Regulations and technical requirements

• Part 2 architectural qualification
• Minimum two years’ practical experience within a UK architectural practice
• Located in or around Hertfordshire for site visit
• Knowledge of UK planning and Building Regulations
• Strong design, technical and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Vectorworks
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Experience of residential projects within the UK
• Knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work
• Experience preparing planning submissions and technical drawing packages
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for site visits and project‑related travel

• Self‑motivated and proactive
• Positive and collaborative attitude
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Enthusiastic about high‑quality residential design
• Keen to learn and develop professionally

• Hybrid working arrangement with a balance of studio and home working
• The role is offered on a freelance contract basis
• Opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of RIBA work stages
• Direct involvement in projects and exposure to clients from an early stage
• Experience with in a small, friendly and design‑focused practice
• Opportunity for professional growth and development with increasing responsibility
• A varied role with involvement in residential projects from concept through to delivery
• Hourly rate subject to level of experience; please state on your covering letter your hourly rate expectations

To apply, please us the ‘apply for job’ button below, including relevant portfolio examples of high specification private residential work only, demonstrating experience over all RIBA work stages, confirmation of your qualifications, experience and skill set.