RIBA Part 2 Architectural Assistant

A well-established, award-winning medium-sized regional Architectural Practice is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident and well-organised Architectural Assistant (Part 2 / Part 3 level) to join their Leeds City Centre studio on Wellington Street. The successful candidate will support the continued growth and profitability of the Practice, which employs 60+ staff across five national offices. The team holds Investors in People (IIP) Gold accreditation and is recognised as one of the highest-scoring architecture practices on the IIP international database. They are committed to sustainability, health and wellbeing—both in their design approach and in fostering a positive working environment—offering an excellent work-life balance. The practice has a diverse and design-led portfolio. While historically strong in the Education sector, they have expanded into Commercial & Industrial, Healthcare, Leisure & Arts, Residential, and Sports/Recreational projects. Current schemes include a £23m Bioeconomy Institute for a leading university, an indoor air quality research centre, and a hostel refurbishment. Role & Responsibilities Supporting the day-to-day delivery of projects, working collaboratively within project teams Assisting across RIBA stages 0–7, with level of responsibility suited to experience Producing planning and construction drawing packages, including drawings, schedules and specifications Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants, local planning authorities and building control Coordinating work with external consultants and internal team members Taking increasing ownership of work packages and project responsibilities as experience grows Qualifications & Experience Part 2 qualified with strong post-Part 2 experience, or Part 3 qualified / recently qualified Architect (ARB or working towards registration) Experience working within UK architectural practice Exposure to projects across multiple RIBA stages (0–7 preferred) Experience producing planning and/or construction drawing packages Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and planning processes Strong design, problem-solving and communication skills Ability to work both collaboratively and independently Experience with REVIT is highly desirable What’s on Offer Opportunity to work with a national practice on a diverse range of projects Clear progression route to Project Architect / Senior Architect level Agile working hours and a genuine commitment to work-life balance Established home working policy Competitive salary (DOE, circa £28,500–£33,000+) plus a generous benefits package Ongoing training, CPD and support toward Part 3 (if applicable) Friendly, inclusive working environment with regular social events and incentives Interested? Please hit apply, or contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for further information