Architectural Assistant (part 2)

Architectural Assistant (Part 2)

At Perkins&Will's London studio, we are seeking a talented Architectural Assistant (Part 2). As a Part 1 Architectural Assistant (RIBA-recognised undergraduate degree in architecture or international equivalent), you contribute directly to the creative process - bringing energy, curiosity, and care to every stage of a project. You play a valuable role in developing early ideas and supporting the detailed delivery of purposeful architecture.

You work closely with a collaborative team, building your technical foundation, developing your design voice, and learning how architecture contributes to lasting impact - rooted in our Living Design philosophy, which places people, place, and the planet at the centre of every decision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of design concepts and narratives with increasing independence.
• Support and begin to lead early-stage design studies and spatial strategies.
• Use drawing, modelling, and visual tools to test and express intent with more confidence.
• Participate actively in reviews and critiques - contributing ideas and guiding junior peers.
• Help develop and communicate integrated design responses.

Project Delivery and Technical Coordination

• Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings and documents with increasing responsibility.
• Support consultant coordination with greater autonomy - translating design into delivery.
• Engage with regulations, performance, and sustainability metrics as part of project development.
• Contribute to fieldwork, surveys, and site visits with greater confidence and initiative.
• Take responsibility for the accuracy, clarity, and completeness of your work.

Business Development and Studio Representation

• Contribute actively to competitions and proposals through clear, creative visual material and design thinking.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations and documents for client-facing opportunities.
• Represent the studio's values with confidence in internal and external design discussions.

Studio Culture and Team Contribution

• Take responsibility for delivering assigned workstreams and supporting junior colleagues.
• Show initiative in supporting the wider project team and design reviews.
• Engage proactively with studio culture and contribute to learning forums, mentoring, or research initiatives.
• Bring a collaborative mindset and accountability to group work and project progress.

Core Capabilities:

• Contributes confidently to BIM workflows, supporting coordinated design development.
• Applies understanding of building regulations and life safety to inform design decisions.
• Conducts thoughtful site analysis, translating context into design insight.
• Develops materiality and experience through modelling, sketching, and prototyping.
• Leads or co-leads fieldwork and surveys with accuracy and care.
• Investigates construction systems and materials with a sustainability-first mindset.
• Prepares technical details and supports documentation with increasing independence.
• Communicates design intent clearly across visual, verbal, and written formats.

Tools and Technologies

• Revit – used independently to model, coordinate, and support technical delivery.
• Rhino and Grasshopper – for generative exploration and performance-based studies.
• Adobe Creative Suite – for refined, high-quality visual communication.
• Enscape and V-Ray – for immersive and iterative design visualization.
• Microsoft Office – for team coordination and reporting.
• 3D printing, laser cutting and physical modelling – for iterative development and communication.
• Growing use of environmental analysis tools (e.g. Ladybug, Climate Studio) to inform design decisions.

Growth and Development Goals

• Actively logging PEDR or equivalent toward Part 3.
• Deepening fluency in design development, project delivery, and sustainable strategies.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior team members.
• Attends targeted CPD sessions, and builds technical and regulatory fluency through project exposure and internal mentoring.
• Building a clear professional pathway toward registration and project leadership.

Perkins&Will are an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints and solutions that best serve our clients, community and enrich our work environment.