Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Job Title: Part 2 Architectural Assistant
Salary: 28,000 - £32,000
Location: Leeds

The Role

An exciting opportunity to join one of England's largest care home developers, supporting the design of schemes across a national portfolio from initial feasibility through to planning approval. Working closely with the in-house Land, Planning, Development Design and Technical teams, and external consultants, you'll gain hands-on exposure to a live, fast-moving development pipeline while building towards Part 3.

The Person

A Part 2 qualified architectural graduate, enthusiastic about high-quality care development, with a proactive and pragmatic approach - comfortable working on allocated tasks with support, collaborating across disciplines, and responding well to feedback. Organised and capable of managing competing deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support feasibility-stage site layouts and design solutions, responding to site constraints, surveys and planning policy.
• Produce and maintain Revit models and planning drawing packages (layouts, plans, elevations, sections, diagrams) under guidance.
• Assist in progressing allocated schemes through planning, including liaising with the in-house Planning team and responding to feedback/consultee comments.
• Support design amendments and 3D visualisation/presentation material for submissions and design reviews.
• Help coordinate with external consultants (landscape, drainage, highways, ecology, arboriculture) to optimise layouts.
• Manage personal workload across multiple projects, attend site visits, and maintain accurate records.
• Support consideration of design-related health and safety risks (CDM Regulations) and handover of approved schemes to Technical and Construction teams.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Skills

• Part 2 qualification in Architecture (or equivalent) from a RIBA/ARB-recognised course; some practical experience in an architectural/development design role.
• Developing knowledge of the planning application process and supporting architectural information.
• Working proficiency in Revit; working knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D visualisation/rendering software (SketchUp desirable).
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative, feedback-open approach.
• Intention to pursue Part 3 and RIBA/ARB registration.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally, subject to reasonable adjustments.

Location and Benefits

Based at Company HQ in Leeds, with site and local-authority visits as required.
Benefits include: discretionary bonus scheme (twice yearly), pension contribution, option to purchase additional annual leave, 4-weekly pay (13 pay days/year), free on-site gym, on-site café/bar.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.