Hayhurst & Co is looking for a Part 2 architectural assistant to join its London studio.

We are currently working on a wide range of exciting projects including one-off homes, community and cultural projects around the UK.

Upon joining, you will be working on a number of projects at various RIBA stages with a focus on one-off homes in the first instance.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and craftmanship and be curious about the use of materials. They will have excellent communication skills and a desire to contribute to a creative, team-working environment.

Ideally, you should be able to work in a range of media including Revit, Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Enscape as well as an ability to make physical models.

Hayhurst & Co is an equal opportunities employer and a member of the London Practice Forum. We are keen to receive applications from a diverse range of candidates and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. We support career progression with mentoring support, project experience and assistance for Part 3 studies.

Key requirements:

RIBA Part 2 or equivalent qualification
a minimum of one year of practice-based experience (either post-part 1 or post-part 2)
strong design and presentation skills with an interest in materials and the environment
strong communication skills: able to write clear client-facing emails, confident presenting to small groups, able to articulate and discuss design ideas
ideally experienced in the use of Vectorworks, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Enscape
ability to work well in a team
excellent time management, organisation, planning and attention to detail
ability to think creatively and problem-solve through design

The salary will be within our Part 2 architectural assistant salary range of £32,500.00–£37,000.00 per annum depending on experience, plus company benefits. The role is full-time, studio-based with a start in late-April/early-May.

Please submit a PDF of your CV, portfolio and professional work samples (less than 5 MB, no web links) via the apply for job button below. Please attach a cover letter with the subject line “architectural assistant – your name”. No agencies please.

Deadline for applicants is 5pm Thursday 2 April, 2026. Interviews will commence the following week.

Please send your CV and no more than five pages of A4 illustrating your work by e-mail (PDF maximum 10mb file size).

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