Ready for the next step in your Architectural career?
You’ve completed your Part 1 or Part 2 qualification and are ready for the next step in your architectural career.
We’re looking for curious and motivated Part 1 and Part 2 Architectural Assistants to join our growing London team. Whether you’re looking for your first role in practice or building on experience gained after your Part 1, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute and develop within a supportive and collaborative environment.
What you'll be doing
You’ll support major live projects across multiple stages, with opportunities to contribute to:
- Early concept and feasibility work
- Planning submissions, drawings and presentation material
- Technical design packages and project coordination
- Design development alongside Architects and Technologists
- The delivery of information from concept through to construction
Depending on your level of experience, you’ll take increasing responsibility while being supported by experienced colleagues.
Who we're looking for
You’ll need:
- A completed RIBA Part 1 or Part 2 qualification (or a degree in Architectural Technology where relevant)
- Strong design and technical fundamentals
- Experience with AutoCAD (Revit desirable)
Just as important, you are:
- Curious and eager to learn
- Comfortable asking questions
- Open to feedback and keen to improve
- Organised and reliable
- Interested in seeing your work contribute to real buildings
You don’t need to have all the answers – we’re looking for potential and the right attitude.
What you'll get in return
- Structured mentoring from experienced architects and technologists
- Exposure to projects across all RIBA stages
- Meaningful project involvement from day one
- A supportive and collaborative, down-to-earth studio culture
- Clear opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience and progress your career
Whether you’re starting out after Part 1 or building on the experience gained through Part 2, we’ll support you to develop the skills, confidence and professional experience needed for the next stage of your career.
What we offer
- Private healthcare, health cash plan and wellbeing support
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Matching pension scheme
- Professional memberships, APC and CPD support
- Dedicated learning and development opportunities
- 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and a 35-hour working week
- Volunteering Days and a Wellbeing Day
Interested?
Send your CV and portfolio (max 10MB) to people@whittamcox.com and tell us why you want to work here.
Even if you’re unsure whether you meet every requirement, we’d encourage you to apply and start a conversation with us.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive practice where different perspectives strengthen our work.