Architectural Assistant RIBA Pt

Job Reference: HCC
624309
Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annum

Work Location:

Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid mix, mostly office-based, with occasional remote and site working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type:
Temporary (12 months)
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Interview Date: w/c 10 August 2026

We are hiring and looking for talented Architectural Assistants to join our team. Based in Winchester, Hampshire County Council's Property Services is a pioneering public practice with a national reputation for inspirational, practical, and resilient architecture, winning awards over many years. We are a thriving multi-disciplinary design-led office of some 100 designers with an ever-increasing portfolio of exciting and varied projects.

We are looking for high calibre individuals to help deliver this work, embracing our commitment to creating quality architecture for the public good. Joining our team will provide you with an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, see your projects built and further your professional career.

You will assist in delivering a high-quality, creative and effective architectural service, contributing to the planning, design and successful delivery of projects. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll help ensure that schemes are completed safely, on time and on budget, while supporting positive client experiences throughout.

In this role, you will support project teams by applying a balanced mix of design skills, construction technology knowledge and project management capability to produce architecture that meets client needs, offers best value and is fit for purpose. You will also work closely with the Project Lead, helping them coordinate and inspire multi-disciplinary design teams to ensure the smooth and efficient progression of projects from initial concept through to completion.

We’re seeking RIBA Part1 Architectural Assistants to support high-quality design work across all stages of our projects. Working closely with our teams, you’ll help produce well-coordinated, thoughtful designs and use your knowledge of planning, Building Regulations, construction technology and detailed design.

We value people who communicate clearly and work well with others. You should bring creativity, honesty, good organisation and a strong desire to deliver public buildings that make a positive difference to communities. We welcome applicants who share our purpose-driven approach and are committed to developing their technical skills, professional capability and progress towards chartership.

Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The Property Services Team works on a wide variety of projects throughout the RIBA Plan of Work stages, fully supporting your professional development and providing a rewarding foundation for your onward career. Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks, offering world-class walking, cycling, sailing and more.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Jon Skipper, Delivery Manager – Property Services,

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