London, UK
Part 2 architectural assistant
at Perkins&Will
Perkins&Will is seeking a talented Part 2 architectural assistant to join its London studio.
As a Part 2 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
Design and creative thinking:
- 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
What you’ll find at Perkins&Will:
- a design-led studio that puts people and planet first
- a friendly, diverse and ambitious team
- a collaborative, supportive environment where good ideas grow
- projects with purpose, depth, and complexity
mentorship, progression, and space to shape your own path - a culture that values imagination, rigour, and making things real
- opportunities to represent the studio externally and build trusted client relationships
- a belief that good ideas come from everywhere – and that diverse voices make better work
- a strong sense of community where everyone feels they belong
- access to a wide variety of learning, training, and development opportunities, including financial support for study and membership fees
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.