Part 2 Architectural Assistants and Newly Qualified Architects (up to 2-3 years PQE)OverviewWe’re working with a purpose-driven, design-led practice in London known for shaping urban environments with character, narrative, and community at the heart. They’re on the lookout for ambitious

Part 2 Architectural Assistants

and

recently qualified Architects

(up to 2-3 years post Part 3) who want to be part of a collaborative studio working across a broad range of UK residential projects. From smaller scale neighbourhood developments to large, high-density schemes and towers up to 35 storeys.

You’ll join a team that thrives on design thinking, storytelling, and people-first planning. If you’re drawn to places with real identity, and love expressing big ideas through sketching, visuals and an iterative design process, this one’s for you.

Responsibilities

Contribute to projects across early RIBA stages - from feasibility and concept to detailed planning

Work on UK residential schemes ranging from low-density neighbourhoods to high-rise developments

Collaborate on masterplans, collections of buildings, and large urban blocks

Produce engaging visual presentations, diagrams, and sketch concepts that communicate design narrative clearly

Support project leads and wider teams with design research, AI-assisted workflows, and Revit-based documentation (training provided)

Work closely with a team that values community impact, placemaking, and design process

Requirements

For

Architects : demonstrable experience on

UK residential projects

is essential

For

Part 2s : a passion for placemaking and early-stage design is key; UK residential experience ideal but not essential

Strong visual storytelling skills: hand sketching, concept work, and diagrams are all highly valued

Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Revit preferred

Interest in or openness to learning AI-assisted tools like Midjourney

Confident working to scale, especially on larger schemes or tower typologies

A portfolio that showcases

process ,

narrative , and

people-first design

If this sounds like you, we’d love to chat. Send your CV + portfolio to hana@bigblue.uk.com.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Art/Creative, Strategy/Planning, and Design

Industry

Architecture and Planning

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