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Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Location: Central Birmingham
Company: W13 Group (Multi-disciplinary Practice)

W13 is expanding, and we’re looking for talented Part 2 Architectural Assistants with 2+ years’ UK practice experience to join our growing Central Birmingham team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects while progressing toward your Part 3 qualification—with full support from the practice.

About the Role

As a Part 2 Architectural Assistant, you will support Senior and Project Architects on a wide variety of schemes across multiple sectors, including:

• Residential Apartments / Student Accommodation
• Residential New-Build Housing
• Commercial Projects
• Masterplanning & Feasibility Studies
• Community & Mixed-Use Developments

You will play a key role in design development, technical output, project coordination, and visualisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project and Senior Architects throughout all RIBA stages.
• Prepare design proposals: drawings, models, and technical specifications for planning and building regulations.
• Produce high-quality 3D models and Photoshop visuals.
• Attend design meetings and contribute ideas.
• Manage your own project workload and work independently when required.
• Conduct site visits, surveys, and gather key information for design development.
• Assist with detailed construction and planning documentation: plans, elevations, sections, and technical details.
• Contribute to sustainability and environmental strategies within designs.
• Ensure quality, creativity, and innovation in all architectural work.
• Assist with material specifications and obtaining quotes for planning reports.
• Work as part of a collaborative design team on production information and working drawing packages for both traditional and design-and-build projects.
• Engage in projects at local, regional, national, and international levels.
• Progress towards Part 3 qualification with structured support.

Requirements

• Post-Part II (MArch) experience: ideally 3–5 years in a UK architectural practice.
• Experience working with private clients, developers, and commercial organisations.
• UK ARB-recognised Part 1 & Part 2 qualifications.
• Multi-sector experience: Commercial, Residential, Workplace/Office, etc.
• Strong design flair and awareness of architectural and industry trends.
• Essential: AutoCAD proficiency; Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Desirable: Revit proficiency; 3D modelling skills (SketchUp/Revit).
• Ability to produce concept and feasibility designs.
• Ability to sketch freehand and communicate ideas visually.

What We Offer

• Full support towards your Part 3 qualification
• 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Long service awards
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of exciting projects
• Much more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Post-Part II (MArch): 2 years (required)

Location:

• Birmingham B15 3BE (required)

Work Location: In person